Can a father relinquish his parental rights?
A father can relinquish his parental rights, but the process varies from state to state. To voluntarily relinquish rights, like in the case of adoption, legal paperwork must be signed and reviewed by a court. If a man simply chooses not to be involved in his child’s life, it counts as abandonment in most cases. In some states, rights cannot be terminated to resolve custody or support issues.
