I have been paying child support for about 6yrs through wage garnishment and i do not know where my children are and have tried to search for them but have not been successful their father was military and went to england and then back to the states and still i dont know how to locate them i cant hire a private eye i dont have the money . I have not had any say in their life since the divorce or any say about medical or anything I guess my thing is at this time is that not having any say in their life now or ever i would like to give up parental rights because it is a financial burden on me to pay child support i live alone and pay my own bills including garnishment for a student loan I have had some medical issues and cannot work as much as i use to because of the stress . How do you suggest I go about giving up parental rights and please dont say i have to get my ex to sign off on it i dont knw where he is and dont have the money to find him . Please help im struggling here
2007-01-14 05:39:48 · 6 answers · asked by babybondgrl4u 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You don't have to end parental rights to get rid of or reduce child support payments. File a Motion To Reconsider Child Support and give all your reasons including lack of contact. The case is still on going till they are 18, so use the same case number and name. The courts have forms for you to use without an attorney. Good luck!
2007-01-14 05:53:29 · answer #1 · answered by alaskasourdoughman 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Contact the court that ordered the child support payments if you still have visitation rights to your kids and are unable to locate them the courts may be able to help you locate them Same thing applies for giving up parental rights.
2007-01-14 05:54:08 · answer #2 · answered by bisquedog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Assuming he is actually receiving the child support, someone has to know where to send it. This is a case to literally 'follow the money'. If the child support enforcement agency won't help, you will need an attorney.
2007-01-14 05:59:01 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need an attorney. Legal Aid might be able to help. If you are making support payments they can be traced though you may need to go to court to get access to those records.
2007-01-14 05:45:26 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You must be a sorry excuse for a mother if the state won't give you the address of your own children. I was married to a woman who decided taking drugs was more important than her children. My 2 kids haven't seen her in about 4 years and she has never paid a dime in child support.
2007-01-14 05:47:34 · answer #5 · answered by squeaky 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
contact your local red cross they may be able to help. good luck.
2007-01-14 05:48:46 · answer #6 · answered by ikeman32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋