QUESTION
Can a parent voluntarily sign all rights of the child over to the other parent?
Asked on Feb 23rd, 2014 on Child Custody - South Carolina
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My child's father is moving so he wants to sign his rights over for our child.
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Domestic Relations Attorney serving Omaha, NE
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Diane L. Berger
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A parent can voluntarily give up contact but that would not stop a child support obligation.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2014 at 7:33 PM
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Peters Law, PLLC
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He can let you have both physical and legal custody. He cannot get rid of his obligation to pay child support. You should do it through court however so he can't come back and say he wants custody again.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2014 at 6:29 PM
No. He can give you custody. But he still has responsibilities such as support.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2014 at 5:58 PM
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In SC, he can have his parental rights terminated. This is a final action which the Court does not take very lightly. When parental rights are terminated, that parent no longer has any rights and no longer has any responsibilities in relation to the child for which rights are terminated. This means no child support obligation and no rights to visitation, to name a couple of things. You should consult with a local attorney regarding this matter as soon as possible. I do hereby clearly advise against any reliance on the information as advice or application of it to a specific situation without a more thorough consultation with counsel.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2014 at 5:51 PM