Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
Daughter lived in Alaska, got pregnant, moved to North Carolina, gave birth to a girl. Filed for child support from ex in Alaska, courts couldn't find him. Daughter moved to Florida, still trying to get child support. After three years, court found ex. Now ex wants DNA test, this is okay. Now ex said he wants to give up all his parental rights. If he is granted this does he still have to pay child support?
2 Answers from Attorneys
If he wants to give up all his parental rights and Mother is okay with that, then as far as ongoing child support assuming his rights are terminated then he wouldn't be obligated for ongoing support obligations; however, he would still be on the hook legally for back child support obligations UNLESS mother agrees to waive those obligations and not go after him for these monies.
Voluntary termination of parental rights are frowned upon by the courts. It will be up to the Judge to decide if this is in the best interest of the child. It may not be. If the Judge approves then no he will not be responsible for child support. However, any arrearage must still be paid.