Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

me and my daughters mother signed over our parental rights to my childs mothers grandparents. i believe it was before this that i was also taken to court and placed on child support. since then, i have paid the ordered amount without ever questioning anything. this was 8 years ago, i recently married and seemingly have had some issues concerning money. i have been advised to ensure that LEGALLY i am still obligated to pay although i have no parental rights. morally i have no problem taking care of my daughter, but it only becomes an issue when i make moves and i need some understanding and patience from the other side. Meaning, I recently moved to Virginia, job opportunity. In Virginia, you have to report any child support that you are obligated to pay. i did this, but Illinois has yet to deduct any money. my daughter and her mother and grandparents live in georgia, yet the child support order remains in illinois. Seems to be alot of unclear issues here. all that said, my questions are,1. how could i have signed over my parental rights and still have a child support order placed on me? 2. how can the mother receive the child support when the grandparents received custody of my daughter? 3. is it possible that the mother could be given her rights back but i was not? 4. why was there a drop in my child support amount when it was never asked to be by either party? (it was only a 10$ drop) 5. for as much complaining that is done by the mother about the little amount ordered by the court, could the mother not ask for an increase? she tried to move the child support order to georgia but apparently was unsuccessful. it has been mentioned that perhaps this was unsuccesful because she would not be able to file for child support in georgia because i legally have no paternal rights. i need some clarity please!!!


Asked on 12/11/09, 10:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sue Roberts-Kurpis, Esq. Law Office of Sue Roberts-Kurpis

You need a lawyer to research and review your case. It seems unlikely that if your rights were terminated that you would be ordered to pay support. OTOH, it is not impossible if it was a voluntary termination in a related adoption or if the grandparents are merely foster parents. It is very unlikely that the mother would be receiving the support checks if she doesn't have custody of the child. Too many questions here and too few answers.

Read more
Answered on 12/16/09, 10:57 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in Illinois