Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Nonconsenual Termination of Parental Rights and Child Support

My parental rights have been nonconsenually terminated. Since that time, I have received a $30,000 child support order. I thought that under Title IV E of the Social Security Act, Part 2 page 3: Only parents that voluntarily sign away their children have to pay child support.

Could this be because they were in foster care while I tried to fight to get them back, or am I also expected to still pay support? My children have been given to the paternal grandmother who has also been receiving Foster Care Assistance. Would that be a reason why I have to pay? Is there a way to contest this order?


Asked on 1/13/03, 10:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eric Dirga Eric J. Dirga, PA

Re: Nonconsenual Termination of Parental Rights and Child Support

Child support is for the child and cannot be waived abitrarily by either parent. You may contest the child support payments on various grounds. Best bet is to consult with an attorney.

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Answered on 1/13/03, 11:00 am


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