we are going though a bad divorce. he is in jail for molesting his step sister, and have a girlfriend that is getting to have his baby now he wants to give all rights up, and i don't want him 2 because i need support for them
2006-10-02 15:39:29 · 15 answers · asked by gdkm5000 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Sorry to tell you but yes he can.
2006-10-02 15:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he will molest his step sister then it stands to reason that he might molest his children also. So why would you want to chance that by allowing him to keep his rights?????? The money isn't worth that and a lot of people never see the (court ordered)money anyway. From what everyone else answered it seems that the court would give you the financial support . Call an attorney.
2006-10-03 07:10:09 · answer #2 · answered by honiebyrd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well kind of hard to get support for them if he is in jail first of all. And to tell the truth i would want him to give up rights to the kids just to keep them out of harms way. If he did that to his step sister what keeps him from doing to the kids. There are programs for mothers raising children and that is what you need to be doing. Move on and leave him behind. You can find another man that will be better for you and your children.
2006-10-02 22:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he can give up his rights all he wants, however he will still be responsible to help support them and help pay for health coverage, i hope he has earning potential since going to jail and now having a record, so if all he can find is some minimum wage job at 40 hours per week, you wont get much, i believe it will be about 25 to 30 percent of his income,, good luck, and i hope your kids dont suffer to much, they will have a hard time adjusting, the kids always suffer the most
2006-10-02 22:56:22 · answer #4 · answered by legal help 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think you would get support from the state while he is in jail and if he were to give up his rights. They just might be automatically taken away with the crime he has done. Seek some legal assistance. Do you want him molesting your children? You should be thanking your lucky stars that he has not done it, if you should be so lucky.
2006-10-02 22:46:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can give up his rights but not his obligations... ie support unless you agree to it. He may loose his rights and probably should for the molestation issue... something you should look into, but that will not vacate his responsibilities. All it means is he still has to pay but has no say.
2006-10-02 22:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by okitty_kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Giving up rights does not equate to no child support
You and Him would have to agree to him not paying child support and you not using welfare for that to happen
If you and a future husband adopt the kids he can give rights for no child support
2006-10-02 22:45:57 · answer #7 · answered by bolounit1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I son's father wanted to give up his parental rights to. I took it to a family court lawyer who specialized in custody and support cases. I was told at that time that giving up his parental rights did not relieve him of his financial responsibilities. See if there are any free legal services in your area that can offer you some insight.
2006-10-02 22:44:12 · answer #8 · answered by limgrn_maria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can certainly give up his parental rights to his children, but that doesn't automatically mean he will not have to pay child support. He can still be held liable for child support even if he chooses to give up his rights.
2006-10-03 00:03:03 · answer #9 · answered by MommyWommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe he can give custody to you but he will be fancifully responsible for them until they are 18 or older depending on whether they go to college or not.
If you would remarry and your new husband wanted to adopt them. You ex husband could allow the adoption of them and at that point he would no longer be responsible for them. He would lose alrights to them.
2006-10-02 22:48:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can but i am not sure if he can do it while he is in jail i would contact a family law attorney and ask that question.
2006-10-02 22:46:04 · answer #11 · answered by confused 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋