Is there a way for me to sign over my rights so that I am not legally responsible for my son if he gets himself into trouble?
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Is there a way for me to sign over my rights so that I am not legally responsible for my son if he gets himself into trouble?
I have 16 year old son who has decided that he no longer wants to live with me (his mom) and his stepdad. He wants to live with his father. He already packed up all of his belongings and left. His father is currently scheduled for a formal arraignment on drug possession charges. I don’t know all of the details but I don’t think it is a good idea for my son to be living with him however he is adament.
Asked on April 30, 2012 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
He may be adament but really, you can put the kabash on it all given the circumstance. It does not seem to be "in his best interests" which is the standard the courts will use. And although he may "hate" you for it now in the end he will understand; really. Can you sign away responsibility? Not until he turns 18. Re-think this. Good luck.
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