If ur a father, and you decide that you dont want rights to your child do you have to still pay childsupport?

Question

The mother wont let him see that baby until the court dates and she says yes he can come over but, she dosnt let him see him?

Answer 1

I am a father, and completely and totally committed to giving my daughter all that she deserves. Simply signing my rights over to my ex does not relieve me of any financial obligations at all! In addition to that scenario breaking my heart, I think it would break my daughters heart too. Though I don't always agree with what the amount of child support should be in any particular case, we - as men, have little to say regarding how that money is spent. I think it's completely wrong for any mother to hold their children hostage from seeing their father, unless past violence has been an issue.

Answer 2

First, it is the father's responsibility to support his child.

In the U.S. he can be forced to pay child support whether he chooses to be involved and accept responsibility, or not.

The mother is required to let the father have equal time with the child, unless the court decided otherwise (for some reason is not in the best interests of the child. For most people, the court would not likely feel that was the case.) The court would require her to give equal time, and perhaps shared custody and have the father responsible for caring for the child half of the time (whether she liked it or not.)

Since she is not letting 'him' see the child, she is abusing the situation. She can probably get away with it -- until the court date.

If the father were to become angry, and throw a fit, and make a big deal before the court date, that might be used against him as evidence that he is not a good father, or might be abusive. If he were to let things slide, but document each time he asked to see the child, and was denied, (ask a lawyer to help with documenting this) then she might get away with it until court, but then the court would take a very dim view of the situation when eventually the documentation was provided.

The key thing to remember is that the court is going to be primarily concerned with the physical and emotional welfare of the child before considering the rights or feelings of either of the parents. It is in the long term best interests of the two parents to work things out amicably in advance, rather than getting the court involved. Get it in writing, have a lawyer witness it.

Whether she cooperates or not, and whether he wants to be involved, or not, he will end up paying child care in any case. (unless for some reason at some point the mother is considered to be unfit -- and the father gets (primary) custody of the child, in which case she will pay child support to him.)

Child support is for the welfare of the child, and not for the parent.

Good luck to you, and your friend!

Answer 3

That depends on what the court says. If the court grants the father visitation then the mother has to allow it or be in contempt of court which can land her in jail. However usually when a court grants visitation there is also an order of support. The only way a court will take into consideration a father signing over parental rights is when there is someone else who is willing to adopt that child...as in the case of the mother remarrying and the new husband adopting the child. Neither parent gets to sign away their "rights" (responsibilities) just because they want to.

Answer 4

My son-in law had a child with another woman when he was 16 years old. He signed off on all rights. He still has to pay child support until the child is 18 or the woman gets married and the husband want to adopt the child. He still gets to see the child when the mother says it's OK. He just can't make in major decisions in the child life.

Answer 5

You would still have to pay support. Unless someone else wants to legally adopt your child. If every dad could just sign away his rights I know lots of kids who wouldnt get child support. Once the court determines temporary custody you should be able to set up visitation the same day. But dont expect that she will make sure you see your child. You must have visitation ordered by the court and enforced by the police if she doesnt comply with the court order. Your visitation does not have to be in a place of her choice. If you are considering signing away your rights you need to spend some time with your child. They are not replaceable, and they will find out about you. Good Luck

Answer 6

First, I think its really sad that any man can make a child and then decide they want nothing to do with them ever again. Its not the child's fault, they never asked to be born. Now they will grow up with a void, feeling insecure and wondering what they did to make Daddy not love them anymore. Really sad.

Second, I have a question. Why is he wanting to see this child, arguing with the mother over visitation, when he wants to give up rights?

Another question, what is his reason for wanting to terminate his rights? Because you and he do not want to deal with the mother (psycho ex perhaps)? If that is the only reason you would want to destroy a child's life, I'd strongly suggest thinking twice. You can find a way to deal with her that doesn't interfere with your relationship. Or is he wanting to wriggle out of paying child support so he wants to sign away his rights? Either of these reasons is complete B.S. and totally unacceptable.

I'm a mother of 3 children (all same daddy) and if anything ever came between he and I, where we split, even if I did go psycho on his a-ss, I know he'd never abandon his children. Which is in essence exactly what you are saying.

Please think this through totally before making a decision. Oh and to anser your original question, NO, he wouldnt have to pay child support...

Answer 7

Well then he needs to leave it alone until they go to court. He needs to make it clear to the judge that he wants rights to the child and that he wants joint custody or visitation rights. They then can work it out through the court with the help of attorney's and get a parenting plan going. Once that is in place she can no longer say he can't see the child or she gets held responsible for breaking the agreement! Make sure he stands his ground and gets what he wants, not what the mom wants!

Answer 8

If you give up your parental rights, you are giving up all ties what-so-ever to the child. You can and will have nothing to do with that child for the rest of your life. You may still have to pay child support for the child until he turns 18 (or 21 in some states) even if you give up your rights. It all depends on your state regulations and the judge you get. I am going through this with my husband and his ex. He finally was proven to be the father of this child and is forced to pay back child support for the past 4 years, wheather he wants to keep or terminate his rights. Just because you terminate your rights doesn't mean that you dont have to pay child support, unfortunately. And even if you get joint custody, you will more than likely have to still pay child support. It all depends on the state and the judge you get. If you want more information, I have a website you can go to that will give you all the information you could ever want to know about custody and child support, just email me :)

Answer 9

because you aren't to any extent further on the beginning certificates, the first component you'll opt to do is set up paternity, so wade through the courts to have a DNA attempt ordered. once you're shown to be the daddy, then you honestly've got your call on the beginning certificates and also then you are allowed visitation rights. in case you aren't to any extent further going for custody, a minimum of spending time with the youngster is major. From the following, the courts will take your income and your ex's income and be certain how a lot you may want to owe in newborn help. I commend you for eager to step ahead and do the right component, i'm inspired! :)

Answer 10

If you have decided that you want NO rights to the child you don't have to pay child support. But you don't get any rights to see the baby either.