Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

My gf has Said no to an abortion for the past week. I want the abortion. If she dosent get the abortion will i have to go through with paying child support?


Asked on 3/30/12, 1:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Cedulie Laumann Arden Law Firm, LLC

A biological parent has zero legal or financial obligation after their parental rights are terminated by a court or if/when someone else adopts. In those scenarios no child support is due from the biological parent.

Otherwise, parents are generally expected to take care of their children but a court cannot force child support until a petition for child support has been filed and a hearing takes place.

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Answered on 3/30/12, 2:39 pm
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

You cannot avoid supporting your child just because the mother decides to deliver it against your wishes.

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Answered on 4/04/12, 8:51 am


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