A parent’s voluntary relinquishment of parental rights is the legal process in which the parent of a minor child asks the court to terminate the parent-child relationship. Termination of the parent-child relationship terminates the parent’s right to visitation or custody of the child, and terminates the parent’s obligation to support the child. But most courts will not allow a parent to terminate parental rights and obligations unless there is a qualified person who is willing to adopt the child, and the court determines the adoption is in the best interest of the child.

In Colorado, a parent's voluntary relinquishment of parental rights is a legal process that requires court approval. This process involves the parent requesting the court to legally end the parent-child relationship, which includes terminating rights to custody or visitation, as well as the obligation to support the child financially. However, Colorado courts typically do not permit the termination of parental rights unless there is another individual ready and willing to adopt the child. The prospective adoptive parent must be deemed qualified by the court. Additionally, the court must find that the adoption serves the best interests of the child. This requirement ensures that the child's welfare is the paramount concern in the decision to terminate parental rights. The process is governed by Colorado statutes, and an attorney can provide guidance on the specific legal requirements and procedures involved.