Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

My husband signed his parental rights away 10 years ago and yesterday he got served with child support papers, is he liable?


Asked on 10/28/10, 7:24 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Ronee Korbin Steiner Ronee Korbin Steiner, P.C.

He sure is. Child support obligations do not end unless the child is adopted.

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Answered on 11/02/10, 7:49 am
Debra Palomino PALOMINO LAW FIRM, P.C.

Yes, child support obligations continue unless the child is adopted by a stepparent. However, the right to collect unpaid child support judgments expires at end of the 3 year period from emancipation of last child who was subject to court order unless reduced to written money judgment. (A.R.S. � 25-503(J)) If reduced to written judgment, the right to collect lasts until paid in full.

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Answered on 11/02/10, 10:03 am
Rich Peters R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

Yes, unless the child was adopted. HOWEVER, there may be other theories of defense depending upon the circumstances that led up to his signing his rights away. SEE ME before he files a repsonse, to make sure he adequately considers these potential defenses.

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Please call us directly to discuss the specifics of your matter, or contact my assistant Gina or my paralegal Jennifer to schedule your free 1/2 hour consultation. ASK FOR ME, SPECIFICALLY.

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Answered on 11/03/10, 11:12 am


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