QUESTION
Can a custodian parent sign their rights away to a non custodial parent in the state of MS? If the child wants to be with the non custodial parent.
Asked on Oct 17th, 2018 on Child Support - Tennessee
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My husband has custody of his daughter, which the mother was found unfit at the time. It's been 9 years and the child wants to go live with her mother. Can my husband sign his right away and not pay child support?
1 ANSWER
No. A parent cannot sign away his legal obligation to support a child. The only exception is when there is a pending adoption; a parent can agree to the adoption and have their rights terminated as part of that. If mother would owe father support for previous years, it may be he could get a credit for that amount.
Answered on Oct 22nd, 2018 at 5:29 AM