I have a 13 yr. old daughter who ran away to her paternal grandparents who live in the next county over here in texas. I got her home and she ran away again and went to their house. I don't associate with these people. her father is deceased. Her grandparents have even changed their phone # to an unlisted #. CPS is involved. Her grandparents coached her on what to say to be able to not have to come home. She has not been to school in months. she was a straight a student who has now failed, because they did not take her to school. I would like to know what my rights are as far as giving up my parental rights for her. Will I have to pay child support? Can she be adopted by her grandparents? I really would like to not be responsible for her anymore and for this to be done and I move forward with my life. Please help.

If the grandparents want to become the legal guardian, draft an agreement whereby they can, but relinquish any rights to receive support for you for the child. I know you are in a difficult situation, but this may not be what is best for your child. If you can get past CPS and convince them the grandparents do not have her best interests at heart and do not take her to school, and have been a negative influence so you get your child back, maybe you should move far away and you two start a new life. Do you have family you can go live with? Your daughter may hate it now, but you should tell her it is important that she go to school and do well and that her grandparents are not looking out for her longterm best interests and education. You also may want to take your daughter for some kind of psychiatric evaluation to get some insight into why she is doing this and if you can do anything to help as you see grandparents who do not encourage positive behavior as the wrong place for your daughter to turn to.