Legal Question in Family Law in Alabama

can a father just sign over his rights cause he dont want to take care of his child


Asked on 2/28/10, 12:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

James Coleman Murchison & Howard, LLC

No. In fact, recent case law in Alabama has held that a father whose parental rights are terminated may still be required to pay child support! If you are the mother, he can't relenquish without your consent even if he wants to.

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Answered on 3/10/10, 2:20 pm


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