This form is petition by a stepfather and the natural mother of a minor child to terminate the natural fathers parent-child relationship with the child for failure of the natural father to financially support the child. This form is a generic example of such an petition that may be referred to when preparing such a pleading for your particular state.
Title: Hawaii Petition by Stepfather and Natural Mother to Terminate Natural Father's Parent/Child Relationship for Failure to Support Child — Release of Parental Rights Keywords: Hawaii petition, stepfather, natural mother, terminate parental rights, failure to support child, release of parental rights Introduction: A Hawaii Petition by Stepfather and Natural Mother to Terminate Natural Father's Parent/Child Relationship for Failure to Support Child — Release of Parental Rights is a legal document filed in the state of Hawaii when a stepfather and natural mother seek to sever the ties between the natural father and the child due to his persistent failure to support the child financially, emotionally, or otherwise. Types of Hawaii Petition by Stepfather and Natural Mother to Terminate Natural Father's Parent/Child Relationship for Failure to Support Child — Release of Parental Rights: 1. Termination based on Non-Support: In this type of petition, the stepfather and natural mother present evidence of the natural father's consistent failure to financially support the child, as required by law, for a significant period of time. The non-payment of child support can be a substantial ground for the termination of the natural father's parental rights in Hawaii. 2. Termination based on Abandonment: If the natural father has willfully abandoned the child without any contact, care, or contribution for an extended period, the stepfather and natural mother may file a petition based on abandonment. The court will assess the circumstances and determine if abandonment has occurred. 3. Termination based on Inconsistent Contact or Lack of Relationship: If the natural father has sporadic or inconsistent contact with the child, fails to establish a meaningful relationship, or consistently demonstrates a lack of interest in the child's well-being, the stepfather and natural mother may pursue a petition to terminate parental rights. This type of petition requires evidence of the natural father's lack of involvement and commitment to the child. 4. Termination based on Unfitness or Neglect: When the natural father exhibits behaviors that harm the child's physical or emotional well-being or engages in neglectful parenting practices, the stepfather and natural mother may seek termination of the natural father's parental rights. This could include instances of abuse, neglect, substance abuse issues, or criminal activity that endangers the child's welfare. Conclusion: A Hawaii Petition by Stepfather and Natural Mother to Terminate Natural Father's Parent/Child Relationship for Failure to Support Child — Release of Parental Rights is a legal tool that allows the stepfather and natural mother to request the court's intervention in severing the legal ties between the natural father and the child due to his failure to support the child. Depending on the circumstances, different types of petitions may be filed, such as termination due to non-support, abandonment, inconsistent contact, or unfitness/neglect.
