Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
If as the father of an unborn child, you sign your legal parental rights over to the mother are you still obliged to pay child support?
Asked on 6/23/10, 11:30 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Yes. All you've done is given up custodial rights. You are still obligated to pay unless she finds someone to adopt them who assumes the paternal role.
Answered on 6/24/10, 8:12 am