QUESTION
Can I terminate his biological dad’s rights or does he have to sign them away?
Asked on Oct 30th, 2015 on Child Custody - Washington
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My son is 7. Biological dad hasn't seen him since he was about 2 months old and hasn't paid anything. My ex has been raising him since he was 7 month old, wants to give him his last name and be on the birth certificate which right now, only I am. Also, after all these years, can he take me to court and win visitation?
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You can't terminate anything. A court can terminate parental rights if there is someone to adopt the child. However, if he is an ex, it is unlikely that a court would allow him to adopt the child. If he was continually involved with the child, he can go to court and potentially get a parenting plan on the basis of being the child's psychological parent.
Answered on Nov 10th, 2015 at 2:06 AM