- Jurisdiction
- Arizona
I've done quite a bit of research and need to do this myself as I can't afford a lawyer.
I stupidly signed an AZ Acknowledgement of Paternity many months ago. At the time I thought (hoped) I was the father and wanted to be either way. Relationship way over now. A DNA test showed I am not the biological father. Baby is 1 year old living with mother in Maricopa County. I am in military far away about to be stationed very far away.
The mother also wants me off the birth certificate and has not filed any custody / support requests as she doesn't want me acknowledged (further) as the father. She agreed to let her parents adopt but after I sent notarized permission for that she changed her mind.
I'm hoping I can file a "Parent's Agreement to be Bound by Genetic Test Results" in Maricopa County (CSE-1284A FORFF (2-18)).
My questions;
1. Can I file this Parent's Agreement...... if there is no pending petition for decision making etc? The first line asks for a IV-D ATLAS NO.___.
2. If not, do you advise that I should file a petition (ie. DRP11f - 010119) and check the box 'Vital Records'? If so, do I include the Parents Agreement.... or wait and submit that later?
3. I am in the military (tech training) and can't imagine a way I can get to Phoenix for a weekday court appearance. How do I handle that?....with the court / with my command is out.
I read on Legal Beagle about "How to Relinquish Parental Rights in Maricopa County, AZ". It sets out a way to file a petition with the juvenile court - however, it also says that the court must find that severing the parent-child relationship is in the best interest of the child. I have talked (email) to a couple attorneys that say that the state has an interest in children having 2 parent so a judge may not allow that even knowing I am not biological father, especially given military benefits. This is different from what I have read about the Parent's Agreement.....which seems to indicate that the law says if I turn out not to be the biological father I must be removed from the birth certificate.
4. Should I file this petition (per above) with the Juvenile Court and include the Parent's Agreement......?
5. Her parents want to adopt. Can her father adopt my position without the mother's approval and the mother remain?
6. Any other recommendations greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I stupidly signed an AZ Acknowledgement of Paternity many months ago. At the time I thought (hoped) I was the father and wanted to be either way. Relationship way over now. A DNA test showed I am not the biological father. Baby is 1 year old living with mother in Maricopa County. I am in military far away about to be stationed very far away.
The mother also wants me off the birth certificate and has not filed any custody / support requests as she doesn't want me acknowledged (further) as the father. She agreed to let her parents adopt but after I sent notarized permission for that she changed her mind.
I'm hoping I can file a "Parent's Agreement to be Bound by Genetic Test Results" in Maricopa County (CSE-1284A FORFF (2-18)).
My questions;
1. Can I file this Parent's Agreement...... if there is no pending petition for decision making etc? The first line asks for a IV-D ATLAS NO.___.
2. If not, do you advise that I should file a petition (ie. DRP11f - 010119) and check the box 'Vital Records'? If so, do I include the Parents Agreement.... or wait and submit that later?
3. I am in the military (tech training) and can't imagine a way I can get to Phoenix for a weekday court appearance. How do I handle that?....with the court / with my command is out.
I read on Legal Beagle about "How to Relinquish Parental Rights in Maricopa County, AZ". It sets out a way to file a petition with the juvenile court - however, it also says that the court must find that severing the parent-child relationship is in the best interest of the child. I have talked (email) to a couple attorneys that say that the state has an interest in children having 2 parent so a judge may not allow that even knowing I am not biological father, especially given military benefits. This is different from what I have read about the Parent's Agreement.....which seems to indicate that the law says if I turn out not to be the biological father I must be removed from the birth certificate.
4. Should I file this petition (per above) with the Juvenile Court and include the Parent's Agreement......?
5. Her parents want to adopt. Can her father adopt my position without the mother's approval and the mother remain?
6. Any other recommendations greatly appreciated.
Thanks
