How does a mom go about giving up her rights to her child?

onerockinmamato2

For clarification, is she wanting to place a child with you that has not yet been born? That's how I took your question.

If the baby has not yet been born, she cannot terminate her rights until after the birth.

I wish you all the best and I'm sorry your sister is having to make such a decision.

Crucio

You and husband should contact an attorney. Maybe even your sister. Your sister might needed some counseling though it might not be as hard since this would be a kinship adoption and your sister would still see her birthchild and see him or her grow up. If your sister wants to she could give the baby to you guys now even if it's not official right now.

Too Funny

Dear Twin,
You will need to Consult with an Attorney, and an agreement
will be drawn up, in a Legal Document, giving you and Your
Husband, Full-Care & Responsibility of the Child(ren).
If I were you, in your Place, I would rethink, the idea, because
the child, might still want to know his/her mother, and the
Mother of the Child, might get a Better Situation, very early
in Life.
You are the Twin. Let Your Heart Guide You, but I would not
advise that you Disconnect Your Twin's Bloodline, from the
Child.
Why Not get Shared Custody, and allow Visitation, to the
Child, AND KEEP THE FAMILY UNITY, INTACT ??
I know that you must love your twin very much, and for this
act, you would Never have Any Regrets.
Your Twin might be going through some Emotional Instability
which she might not be experiencing, at a later date, and
''might'' regret ever ''giving up her Rights'' to the Child.
Be there for her...since YOU ARE THE OTHER HALF, OF
THE CONNECTION,...TO HER.
Sounds like she's asking you to do the Right Thing, by her...
and that is good.
But, I WOULD NOT CHEAT THE CHILD, OR THE PARENT
FROM BEING CONNECTED...for they will need each other,
in the Years to Come....
You do not have to take this advice, but It is my opinion, &
one which I would do, should I be the one in ''your shoes''.

Pam K

That is a good question to ask an attorney and that is what you need to do. Everything has to be set up legally.

It's a hard decision but the most loving one.

I wish you luck and especially her. It will be very difficult.

BPD Wife

You will need to find out what your state law is with regards to terminating parental rights. Sometimes there is a waiting period after the parent terminates their rights, but that is typically for newborn children.

I would suggest contacting an attorney that specializes in family law or adoptions. They will best be able to assist you with this. You might also want to contact an adoption agency that specializes in "identified" adoptions. They will also be able to help you through the process.

Good luck to you.

kyghostchaser2006

See an adoption lawyer to draw up legal papers to file with the court.

Adoptive Father

You need an adoption attorney. If you live in Illinois or Indiana I can give you a name and number. E-mail me if you want a referral.

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