Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

financial obligations of terminated parent

never married to mother..she sued for back child support since the birth and moved the child to another city..years pass father unable to pay, no knowledge of whereabouts of child for 5 years and serves time for nonpayment; she marries and has 2 more children..now stepfather wants to adopt...she agrees to forego all past and future financial obligations if biological father terminates parental rights; he terminates in broward county 2005; adoption by stepfather never takes place...sept. 2007 biological father receives new notice of child support due from 2005...what is going on here?


Asked on 9/21/07, 1:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: financial obligations of terminated parent

You need court order to determine this mix up.

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Answered on 9/21/07, 3:03 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: financial obligations of terminated parent

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If your parental were, in fact, terminated, you no longer have any obligation for child support. You need to get a certified copy of that order and appear at the hearing to oppose the claim. You would be well served by hiring an attorney to present your case.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 9/22/07, 12:56 am


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