Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa

Terminating Parental Rights

If a non-custodial parent gives up their parental rights, is that parent then not obigated by law to continue to pay child support?


Asked on 10/31/06, 2:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Re: Terminating Parental Rights

It's not easy to give up parental rights because courts do not want kids to go unsupported when there's a parent who can pay. They don't have a continuing support obligation but they then have no right ot be a part of their child's life.

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Answered on 10/31/06, 3:53 pm


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