Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee
My ex wife is asking me to give up my rights to my son so that her new husnamc can adopt him. My son bragged to his cousin that his new names will be "Smith" instead of "Jones" also she is limiting my visits with him and mostly all contact with him on grounds that she doesnt want him hurt. She belittles me in front of him and tells him that I don't care for him and dont care enough to try to visit but when I do try it's always an excuse. WHo do I need to talk to? Is this consider alienation of a child? Her husband told me that my son cries wanting to come visit me and me ex-wife claims my son never speaks of me. PLease, any advice would be appreciated
1 Answer from Attorneys
If you ex wife is not living up to the conditions of the parenting plan - you need to go back to the court that entered the plan. She can be held in contempt of court. As far as giving up your parental rights - that is a personal decision. If you do not want to do it - don't. You need to talk to a lawyer before you even consider giving up your parental rights as it has far reaching ramifications that, from the tone of your question, you do not want.
I am assuming your reference to your wife not wanting your son hurt is not physical but rather some idea she has that is based on his future adoption.
Whatever you do - insist her adherence to the parenting plan and do NOT stop paying child support. I think you need to talk with an attorney and determine what you want to have happen and develop a plan.
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