Does the natural father have the right to sign daughter into foster care while I have legal custody?
443778
He can file a complaint with social services and if they decide the child isn't being cared for the child can be taken away.  But simply taking the child from you and putting it in foster care, NO.
208788
My husband in in a similar situation.  His ex we wants him to pay child support for a child that may not be his.  We are taking her to court for a DNA test.  Because you signed the birth certificate you have the right to have a DNA test.  If the mother will not cooperate go talk you prosecuting attorney for way to achieve that.
650601
We all make mistakes in life, but we all deserve a second chance.  Good for you that you want to do the right thing and be there for your child.  I don't know your situation but if you did not legally sign a waiver giving up your parental rights, you have rights.  The Internet is awesome for resources, look for free legal service in your state for parental/custody rights.  If you know of woman shelters in your area, they sometimes can also direct you to someone for help.  God be with you & good luck.
197694
Yes.  If your not legally divorced yet.  Even though it's not fair, he has the exact same rights as if he was the person that had custody of them.   Unless you file for sole custody of the children, he has the right.
631926
I am in the same situation.  I paid the money to have the father's parental rights terminated.  However, it not cheap and not easy. (I had an ok time because my son's father signed a release and I also knew the atty's, guardian ad litem, and the judge)\n\nHowever, more than once I was told by the atty's as well as the GAL that terminating parental rights was not the only way to go about making sure my son's father didn't end up with him if something happened to me.  But for me, I didn't care.  I wanted him gone.\n\nThere are certain forms of wills and other paperwork that can be filed with family court.  There is sort of a contingent custody plan you can get the court to approve. But you will need an atty. to help you.  This is something you need to do right, because you won't be here to fix it later if something goes wrong.\n\nYou should be able to get a free consultation from someone, and ask then what options you have in your state.  It should only take a few hundred dollars if you file the contingent custody paperwork.  The termination of rights cost me about $5000.\n\nGood luck.
39257
in my state its as simple as contacting an attorney to draw up any legal paper work your X signs the forms stateing that he gives all rights to you , thats it once its final with the courts you can then make arrangements for the adoption process . my sister is in a similar situation , if you where fighting him it would be a completely different story ,he is willing to do this ,, is almost the same as haveing a noncontested devorse, if you both agree then theres nothing to fight over .. call you court house , some states offer a legal aid program ,  and if you qualify thier service could be free , hope it all works out for you
782522
hello,\nokay are you an idiot????i have 2 daughters and neither one of their fathers got any type of visitation till i got the court papers in my hand.....now you have to go through dfs and get your child back.....but there is hope if you did not do an DNA test then your good they have to grant you custody until the DNA is proved....because your a woman and the men have no clue on who was between your legs.....but you could also get him for parental kidnapping....and denying you the right to see your child....please lady use your brain if not for your self for your sons sake....i would have never let my children leave with out me......that is just crazy the way fathers think that they can handle   baby all by them selves yea right....but go to the county that you live in and tell them what has happened and they can help you get your son ....they have to prove the father before he can see the child and that saves you the heart ache....also once you have the child in your custody do not i repeat do not let him see or talk to you until the courts say so and get a good attorney due to the courts can say that you abandoned your child to the father...i live in Missouri and they are a mother state and the mother has to leave her child in order for the father to get custody of the child....good luck
1003718
I know exactly what you're talking about.  My mother and I got custody of my nephew after my sister screwed up.  He was taken from her, we had a choice: foster home or with us.  I think its completely ridiculous to not put your child with family, that's her support system.  You can talk with the social worker.  Most social service departments (Department of Children and Families, Child Protective Services, Department of Children Society, etc.)  their goal is reunification with the natural birth mother.  We wanted to help my sister get him back until she started abusing drugs and alcohol again and married an abusive and violent piece of crap.  Now we are struggling to keep him far from that, and they are pushing for him to go back, even after her 3 DUI's and domestic violence charges in the last 3 years.  Every state is different, but hopefully someone at CPS can help you and you can start on the road to recovery and 'prove' yourself and follow the case plan.  Unless they terminate your parental rights, you always have the right to petition the court for replacement.  I wish you the best of luck!!!
844373
That is a most unpleasant situation.  \nIs he going for joint legal AND joint physical custody?\nIf he is looking for joint legal only, maybe you can agree to that.  You must document EVERYTHING so if in the future you want to argue for full legal you will be able to do so.  Most judges today rule on joint legal.\nIf he wants joint physical, then you need to calmly look at reasons why not, such as if he lives in a different school district, or if he works long hours and the child would be left with others, etc...\nTry to remember you want what is best for your child.  Your child needs his/her father, so agree to reasonable visition, never be negative about him around your child...your child will grow up and clearly see what is what!\nDon't play into his tactics...as much as possible, ignore him and stick to the issues...fair and reasonable visitation, both making major decisions regarding the child (make sure you put everything in writing and ask him to respond the same way) and helping the child feel secure and loved by both parents.  \nYou can start with your good intentions, document everything so if he continues to play games or try to use the child you can go back to court and request FULL custody.  Visitation will always have to happen.\nGood luck!
997753
Yes, you need to take this deadbeat to court.  I don't know where you live, so it I can't give you any specific advice, but every city has people (usually in the family assistance office) that can help you with the paperwork.\n\nYou may not want to see this guy again, but your child--HIS child--needs financial support, and you should get it for your daughter.
279460
if the biological fathers name is on the birth certificate  / you will have to get consent from him
668503
both of you unless one is waiving their right to custody
504467
do you have an attorney? i do know that in the state of TX you can ask him be given supervised visitation where you can designate someone who has to be there every time he has the child and in some cases you can even say where he has to be during that time i went through something similar with my daughter in the end he gave up all rights to her so it is OK now but there are options you will just need a good attorney to make sure that you are utilizing the system to your advantage
918540
Do NOT let that kid get into foster care. What ever you do it will be safer if he wasnt in foster care...Try to go to court and have the kid placed with you. The mother could sign custody papers over to you and he will be safe then... Try to talk to his mother about it there could be more... Like the step-father is also abusing the mother and thats why she wont leave him. Find out everything first.
230440
If you can prove you have custody of the child then you can. I have done it with my own Grandchild in Tn.
23240
Ask both the parents to sign the child over to you.  Then, there will be nothing further that the state can do to take the child away or change the situation.  If the mother is in jail and the father can't support the child, I can't imagine that they wouldn't let the child be with you.
1047720
NO!  legally he is not a parent unless the parents have named him as a 'LEGAL guardian'.