Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

If I sign over my rights as a parent, do I still have to pay child support?


Asked on 3/06/11, 12:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Richard Kell Law Office of Richard B. Kell

Yes, unless the child is legally adopted.

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Answered on 3/06/11, 12:29 pm
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

I agree with attorney Kell's response.

Signing a surrender or consent to adoption does not terminate your child support obligations. A final and irrevocable adoption decree does.

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Answered on 3/06/11, 1:37 pm


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