If you ever go for a modification of custody and visitation; have a first right of refusal added. This way anytime mom is going to be away for say...over 2 to 4 hours from the child...she has to contact your husband first before arranging for a babysitter, or family member to watch the child...
The first step is establishing paternity. If you are the father, terminating your rights can be difficult, next to impossible if there is no stepparent to adopt.
If there is no stepparent to adopt and you are able to get your rights terminated...you are still responsible for child support...
Haven't personally been throught this, but know some who have. Your family member might want to go to www.deltabravo.net and read up on how to handle those allegations.
Good Luck to your family!
Does he still pay CS? I know some CS stops at 18, some at 21...depending on the divorce decree. If he is still responsible for CS, then your parents would be the ones who have to file for TPR.
If he isn't still responsible for CS (and in some cases if you are also no longer in...
A TPR doesn't automatically stop a CS obligation; just parental rights, visitation, etc. TPR's can be hard to get unless there is a stepparent adopting. The guidelines for TPR vary by state. You have to prove that a TPR is in the best interest of the child.
If your child has abnormal...