Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
Parental Rights
If someone sign over their parental rights in the state of Maryland, is that person still responsible for paying child support?
Asked on 10/04/06, 1:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: Parental Rights
If someone else is taking over the parental responsibilities you are signing over, no. But you can't avoid child support simply by informing the other parent that you are giving up your parental rights.
Answered on 10/04/06, 3:28 pm