QUESTION
Can a father willingly sign his rights off on your child just because he doesn't want to pay child support?
Asked on Apr 27th, 2014 on Child Custody - Idaho
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Medical Malpractice Attorney serving Clermont, FL
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In Florida, the answer would be no. Even if he voluntarily chooses to relinquish any rights to see the child or be involved in the child's life, he still has a legal obligation to support the child financially until the child emancipates, which typically means 18 years of age.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2014 at 8:09 PM
A parent cannot willingly terminate their parental rights so as to avoid child support.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2014 at 8:09 PM
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He can voluntarily sign off his RIGHTS, but NOT his support OBLIGATION.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2014 at 8:09 PM
There is no such thing as signing off parental rights in the abstract. Child support continues until a child is adopted or until a court orders no support paid (rare but it happens now and then).
Answered on Apr 30th, 2014 at 8:09 PM
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No, he may not.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2014 at 8:09 PM
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He can try, but unless a court terminates his rights, he will continue to be obligated to pay child support.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2014 at 8:09 PM