Would I still be required to pay child support if I was to sign over my parental rights?
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Would I still be required to pay child support if I was to sign over my parental rights?
Asked on October 24, 2012 under Family Law, New Mexico
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking, the courts will not allow you to sign over your parental rights in order to avoid paying child support. The courts allow termination - voluntary or involuntary - under certain circumstances such as conviction of abuse of a child, adoption by a step parent, etc. Each case turns on the facts.
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