Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

Voluntary relinquishment of parental rights

I am in a situation where the father wants nothing to do with the unborn child. I only have a couple of weeks left, and am wanting to go ahead and see about him terminating his rights to the child. I doubt he would have any objections. I have been looking online to see if there are any forms that I can fill out and file in the state of Arizona, and have had no luck. Can someone please help me?


Asked on 8/27/04, 3:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Rich Peters R. J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

Re: Voluntary relinquishment of parental rights

Sent 8/27/2004

We can certainly help you. However, the Father cannot waive his rights until a short time AFTER the child is born. Any documents signed before birth will have no legal effect.

I can explain the issues and procedures better by phone or in person. As you can imagine, there is too much to cover via e'mail. We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss the matter in more detail.

Please call me directly to discuss the specifics of your case, or contact my assistant Audrey to schedule a free 1/2 hour consultation. I look forward to talking with you.

/s/ Rich J. Peters, Attorney

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Answered on 8/27/04, 3:25 pm


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