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