2006-07-07 03:46:40 · 7 answers · asked by Lahahu 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Mannheim Man does have a point. However, the legal answer is as follows: It's tru that in Texas, if a father gives up his parental rights, he no longer has to pay child support. But, that's only in the case of an adoption: For example, if the mom's new husband wants to adopt the child as his own, he cannot do it unless you first relinquish your parental rights. Once you do so, you are no longer obligated (legally) to pay child support because the child has a new father.
Now, the reality check: Why in the world would you ever consider giving taking a child's father (yourself) away from him? That is such a hurtful thing to do to a child, especially for the selfish reason of not wanting to pay for his upbringing.
Luckily, no state allows you to give up your parental rights just to weasel out of your obligations. You make the children, you pay for them. Let's hope the apple fell a little further from the tree this time.
2006-07-07 08:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by rustyshackleford001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The state of Texas will not allow a man to bastard a child, unless it's in preperation for adoption. Child support will continue till the adoption is final.
2006-07-07 03:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only support he will have to pay is backchild support if any is owed but you cant just sign over your rights for no reason there has to be an adoption in the mix as well
2006-07-07 04:02:37 · answer #3 · answered by sareyna85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He does not have to pay child support.
But if he owes child support (he is behind) when he files, he still must pay what he owes. Texas is strict about making sure Mom's get their money.
2006-07-07 03:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by Fishgutts 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if you sign over your rights its like you are saying that is not your child.
2006-07-07 04:04:31 · answer #5 · answered by TinkerBell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOPE NO SUPPORT. thats what signing over your right s means. but honestly, can i ask you something?..... what you gonna do when that kid is 20 and you have grown up 20 years more...he/she wants to know why you done this? im not judging you i just wondered what your thoughts were.
2006-07-07 03:52:23 · answer #6 · answered by chevy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So he weaseled out of actually seeing his very own child now he is wondering if there is a way he can weasel out of buying that kid a happy meal. PATHETIC
2006-07-07 03:54:11 · answer #7 · answered by Lilly K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋