Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

termination of parental rights

I have a seven year old son,whose father has stopped paying child support and does not exercise his visitation rights nor does he call to check on his son. I have re- married and my husband wants to adopt my son. I was told that my ex- husband would have to go a full year without paying child support and visiting with my child before I could file paperwork to terminate his parental rights. Is this true?


Asked on 9/26/04, 11:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

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Re: termination of parental rights

While that is generally true, many parents in that situation, to avoid you pursuing support, may sign a consent. If there is a consent, the time periods don't matter.

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Answered on 9/26/04, 11:39 pm
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: termination of parental rights

There is no strict time limit for abandonment, but a court will not likely terminate a parent's parental rights without good evidence. However, if your ex-husband wishes to not be a part of his son's life, than maybe he will consent to the termination.

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Answered on 9/27/04, 8:42 am


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