I live in MI, he lives in Alaska he has had nothing to do with the kids and only pays child support for a week or two after they catch up with him then he quits and gets a new job. He is fully in support of terminating his rights. I realize I will no longer receive any child support and am fine with that. I want to be the only one responsible for them and do not want to have another male adopt them. Is this possible and can anyone recommend a good lawyer in the Metro Detroit area?
2007-04-20 00:31:16 · 9 answers · asked by Jaime D 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
These laws vary state to state, you should check with a lawyer, I know here in Tennessee, that even if a parents rights are terminated, they can still be held liable for child support. I work in a law office and have seen this before. Along with guys saying they wanted to give up their rights, so that they do not have to pay. Some times you do not have to have someone there to adopt, but saying that they will be there to take on the responsibility.
2007-04-27 03:53:03 · answer #1 · answered by HappyGoLucky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not usually,there has to be a more serious reason than the one you are experiencing. Most states will not terminate a fathers rights unless there is someone else to adopt the child and take financial responsibility for them. Otherwise,it might end up that the state and the tax payers have to foot the bill.
2007-04-20 01:00:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Washington, it would never happen. In MI, you would need an attorney. The thing is, he will still have to pay support-even if rights are terminated as a hedge against the kids ending up on state programs. If he isn't responsible for the kids, then the state has to pick up the burden and they aren't likely to do that.
2007-04-27 17:49:43 · answer #3 · answered by mcdomnhal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot terminate his rights, only a judge can. Its a hard thing to get done as the states believe every child deserves a parent. even an absent one. In Wisconsin they will not terminate without someone adopting. And termination is final.
2007-04-20 05:04:47 · answer #4 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My girlfriend went through this and if he has nothing to do with the kids for 6 moths straight (no notes, calls, or visits) you can petition the courts to terminate his rights, but that means he won't have to pay the child support or the back support.
2007-04-26 23:14:05 · answer #5 · answered by durfknob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may desire to handle this situation earlier he relinquishes his rights as as quickly as the adoption is very final, you nor everyone else on your loved ones has any rights. it actually relies upon on the age of the youngsters, do you spot them plenty and conventional a relationship, or what form of repore do you have with your sons ex. i'm adopting 2 boys and all of us comprehend the organic and organic grandmother. (an quite sturdy grandma) as quickly as the adoption is very final we've the suitable to diminish off all touch together with her yet we will not. the boys comprehend her and spend time together with her. The decide already advised the family members he won't be able to quarentee any visitation for them with out our approval. Grandparents rights does no longer prepare as as quickly as the adoption is very final, you're no longer legally their grandparents anymore.
2016-10-03 07:11:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are the sole provider and he has terminated his rights to the children then no one will have to adopt them. I can't offer any information for lawyers.
2007-04-27 20:01:26 · answer #7 · answered by Just Tryin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Termination of parental authority means that the children will be destined to the Welfare Office.
2007-04-20 00:43:01 · answer #8 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately he can pick up parental rights at any time he chooses.
2007-04-20 01:32:20 · answer #9 · answered by KATHLEEN B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋