QUESTION
Can I give up my parental rights for my 16 year old son?
Asked on Apr 16th, 2013 on Child Custody - Illinois
5 ANSWERS
Divorce/Family Law Attorney serving Carlsbad, CA
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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You can't give up custody unless someone else adopts him.
Answered on Apr 18th, 2013 at 12:29 AM
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Law Office of John G. Galasso
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You can have a family member file for custody in domestic court.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2013 at 10:22 PM
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Scott McGowan Law Office
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More than likely not.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2013 at 10:18 PM
In IL you have a financial responsiblity to care for your child until your child is emancipated. The only way you are no longer responsible for the child (the only way to give up custody) is to consent to an adoption or have DCFS find you unfit.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2013 at 10:17 PM
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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You will have to have a court order and therefore need an attorney to do it right the first time. Be aware, at least in Michigan, giving up your parental rights does not relieve you of your parental responsibilities such as paying child support, medical expenses, etc.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2013 at 10:17 PM