Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
Parental rights
What is the legal way to go about giving up parental rights in the state of maryland?
Asked on 11/14/08, 5:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: Parental rights
You would file a petition to terminate these rights. However, if you are under a child support order, you won't be able to stop paying by doing this, unless the child is adopted by a stepparent who assumes that obligation.
Answered on 11/15/08, 10:58 am