My sister has 3 kids and their father gets an SSI check every month and he hit her in the face. She now has a temporary restraining order on him and has to go to court. If he gives up his parental rights does he still have to pay child support
Thank you for your question.Termination of parental rights must be based on what is in the best interest of a child. Generally, a party cannot terminate their rights as a parent to avoid the payment of child support. In the event it is determined that it is in the best interest of the children to terminate a parent’s rights then that parent will no longer have any legal ties to the children, including their obligation to support the children. Based on your circumstances, it would be best to contact an experienced family law attorney to address your specific concerns. I hope this information was helpful to you.
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