If I give up my parental right will I still be obligated to pay child support?

Question

If I give up my parental right will I still be obligated to pay child support?

I only need you alls facts about this question. I am not looking for any opinions on how anyone thinks about somebody giving up thier parental rights so please don't judge me. Thanks

Answer 1

You can’t just give up your parental rights (which is a different thing than custodial rights), it has to be approved by a judge. A judge won’t even consider it unless the mother’s willing to agree to it and she doesn’t need your financial help to raise the child (because it does terminate your obligation for child support, although you would still own any back support that’s due).

However, even in a case where Mom agrees and claims not to need/want child support, judges are still VERY reluctant to approve it unless it’s for the purpose of adoption. For one reason, the court does not like to leave a child fatherless. For another reason, even if Mom doesn’t need your financial help now, 5 years down the road she might, and then guess who’ll get to help support the child—the taxpayers.

Answer 2

You are legally obligated to do whatever the legal authority tells you to do in this case the court. Parental rights are a completely separate issue from child support. Parental rights are never revoked without cause and the obligation to support your children is in effect so long as the child remains a minor. Inability to provide support can lead to reductions in that obligation however this can Only be effected by an application to the court at the time circumstance change.

Answer 3

You said it yourself. Giving up ALL parental rights frees you from a child support obligation. Everything should be done legally (on paper), get a lawyer for this process.

Answer 4

You dont have to sign away rights to get out of paying child support. Just dont work or find someone to pay you under the table like my ex-wife and you will never have to pay. The courts will only give you a slap on the wrist.

Answer 5

thats a question for Legal Aid Office in your area. all states have them and are in most counties. they go on a sliding scale, so its free to most. look in your phone book, call the county court clerks office or contact your states Bar Assoc for the number.

the problem is, every state is different (slightly) regarding these matters, so you will need to look it up or get an attorney and ask.

here are some links; just click on your state and find the section you want (child support, visitation, etc). these are great sites, so i am sure the info is there.

http://www.divorcelawinfo.com/
http://www.divorcelawinfo.com/calculators.htm
http://www.helpyourselfdivorce.com/child-support-calculators.html
http://www.divorcehq.com/deadbeat.html
http://www.lawchek.com/Library1/_books/domestic/qanda/childsupp.htm

Answer 6

.Ah Ha...I know this one. NO you do not pay support if you sign away your rights...However...she has to agree to the arrangement. You can not just go in and sign something.
Now if she does not want you to have anything to do with the child. And takes all responsibility for the child, you are off the hook my friend. Make sure this is what you want ..

Answer 7

The feminazi war machine that is the family court system will always make sure they get their cash. If you are male, they will be very happy if you give up parental rights, as they seek the destruction of them family unit and do not want children to have fathers.

Answer 8

You will not be charged any current child support for the child, but you will still have to pay what you owe, if any.

Answer 9

I BEL EVE THE LAWS CHANGE FROM STATE TO STATE.YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL STATE REGULATIONS,OR CONTACT A LAWYER,SOME GIVE FREE CONSULATION.

Answer 10

Nope...