Can parent sign away parental rights if he is not biological parent?
Question Details: Before married met man and he assumes responsibility of unborn child, places name on birth certificate and during divorce hearing he has decided that he wants to sign away Rights to child to avoid child support.Has told daughter in email that he no longer wants to support mother.
A. He is not the biological father;
B. He assumed responsibility both before and during marriage;
C. People can always sign away parental rights.
However, the court may have something to say about it during the divorce proceedings.
Your best bet: contact a divorce attorney -- try www.attorneypages.com and check his or her record at the Nebraska State Bar.
