I am trying to find out how I can sign over parental rights to my ex wife. I moved out of NC where my son and ex live in and she wants nothing to do with me now that I am in AZ. I have been here for almost 5 years and have spoken to my ex about this. She wants me to relinquish my rights but how do I go about doing this? She has told me that she doesnt care about the child support and would rather have her new husband adopt my son. I will be living in AZ for a long time and dont plan to move back to NC which my ex wont let me spent time with my son anyway. I could really use some help because the amout of support I am paying is making it so hard om me that I might be getting kicked out of my house I rent. Please help

How long has the mother been married to the man who wants to adopt? Most courts won't consider an adoption if the new parent-to-be hasn't been married to the existing parent for at LEAST 6 months - most prefer a year.

Courts are generally reluctant to terminate the right of the CHILD to two parents (giving up "parental rights" is really a mis-nomer) - however, if there is another parent willing and able to adopt, thus becoming a second legal parent to the child, the process can be much simpler.

Mom needs to file for the adoption, and if you give your blessing, it's a pretty straightforward process. The adoption would terminate child support, but typically not arrears.

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My ex is wanting the adoption process to go through and she wants me to sign over rights. She is all for the process to do this. She has been married for over a year i just found out today. She says though that the adoption process costs $2000 bucks which she doesnt have and neither do I. Is there any way or any paper work that I may be able to file to speed this up to help her and me without having to pay all that money? Thanks for the last post. All of this helps.

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The court isn't going to let you sign away rights and THEN hope the adoption goes through. Mom needs to file for the adoption and as part of THAT process, your rights and responsibilities would then be terminated. She can check the website for her local Clerk of Courts for the forms - they're typically found under the "probate" or "family law" sections.

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