How to Sign Over Child Custody Rights
There may be several situations in which a parent wants to sign over rights as a parent. No one can truly be prepared for this scenario but there are legal boundaries to help with this situation. Think this through before doing so because child custody rights are hard to revoke.
- Research child custody laws in your state. There may be another way around this without having to sign over your parenting rights completely.
- Begin the process by beginning a draft for a child custody petition. You will need to this so you can legally sign over your child custody rights. Again, make sure this is something you want to do because it is not easily reversible.
- Put all your personal information on the petition. You will need to put your children and the ages on the petition.
- Start writing out the new custody agreement. This needs to be written out so it will be deemed as legal. Also, keep in mind that both parties will need to sign it in order to keep it legal. You cannot enter false information and expect the other parent to sign.
- Write a statement out telling the courts and others why you want to sign over rights. There could be a various amount of reasoning for this but it is important to list it so that everyone understands.
- Meet with the other parent and a notary to have the contract legalized. You must have this signed by a notary to make it public and official.
- Visit with the Clerk of Court to make this official.