custody relinquished

[btahelp]

I have been divorced almost a yr. and have two children that my ex has no desire to see. I have full custody but am wondering what form/ paper would I have to give my ex for him to be able to sign off his parental rights? He has also never paid a dime in support, I just want to move on and not fear him showing up demanding visitation one day. I have a one yr old and two yr old they are just starting to not ask about him. Can you please help??

 

[army judge]

I have been divorced almost a yr. and have two children that my ex has no desire to see. I have full custody but am wondering what form/ paper would I have to give my ex for him to be able to sign off his parental rights? He has also never paid a dime in support, I just want to move on and not fear him showing up demanding visitation one day. I have a one yr old and two yr old they are just starting to not ask about him. Can you please help??

Children are not property.
One can not just sign away the rights and responsibilities of parenthood.
In fact, the standard to retain one's parental rights has murderers, rapists, and even child molesters; still vested with full parental rights!

That said, you can ask this deadbeat "dad" to relinquish his rights.
If he agrees, you'll have to take him to court and motion a judge to approve of your deal.

Be advised, it isn't just a form, it is a process; a very lengthy process (plus the forms)!!!!

Florida is a very friendly "pro se" state.

Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights (one approach, there are others)
When a parent wants to relinquish his parental rights, he/she must first petition for termination with the court.
Subsequent to that initial action, and in accordance with the Florida Legislature, a written surrender MUST then be executed and parental consent for termination given with two witnesses and notarized by an authorized representative.
The court will then create a case plan for placement of the child.
If the parent(s) want immediate termination of parental rights, the courts will work to get the child arranged in their permanency plan in a reasonable time frame.

You can Google the county in which you reside, and see what forms and information your county provides about how one could accomplish what you wish.

Here is an example (or two), just to get you started.

http://www.freelegalforms.net/index.cfm?index=forms&filename=Form07219.htm

http://www.mothering.com/community/forum/thread/8408/voluntary-termination-of-parental-rights

http://library.adoption.com/articles/grounds-for-termination-of-parental-rights-florida.html



If you're so inclined, you could speak with an attorney.
The attorney would then advise you about how to proceed and assist with trying to make your dream come true.