Termination of Parential Rights

[bls8195]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX for the child but I reside in IN

My soon to be ex wife wants me to voluntarily terminate my rights to our soon. What are my options here? Back story he is not my son in any way, I am on the birth certificate but that's it. She cheated on me and had a child with someone else. I was in his life for the first 8 months now he is 13 months old. I just know know what options I have it's all hard for me to deal with because I do love the child. He lives with her in Texas and I reside in Indiana. I appreciate any help.

 

[Ohiogal]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX for the child but I reside in IN

My soon to be ex wife wants me to voluntarily terminate my rights to our soon. What are my options here? Back story he is not my son in any way, I am on the birth certificate but that's it. She cheated on me and had a child with someone else. I was in his life for the first 8 months now he is 13 months old. I just know know what options I have it's all hard for me to deal with because I do love the child. He lives with her in Texas and I reside in Indiana. I appreciate any help.

YOu willing to pay thousands in child support and not see him that often? If not, disestablish paternity during the divorce so that you are not on the hook and the actual biological father may have a chance.

 

[bls8195]

How should I go about it if the divorce has been filed already yet doesn't state anything pertaining to this matter?

 

[CTU]

How should I go about it if the divorce has been filed already yet doesn't state anything pertaining to this matter?

You need to get an attorney and do this as part of the divorce. It's not too late - get going with the phone book!