Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Re: child support laws

To Whom It May Concern:

This is in response to your email of September 17, 2001, which this office received on October 30, 2001.

A parent is liable for child support even if the parent�s parental rights are terminated. The only way a parent may not be liable is if a stepparent adopts the child.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (313) 561-5700.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Eberth

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Re: child support laws

If a parent has his or her parental rights terminated, they are normally no longer obligated to pay child support; however, this does not necessarily excuse past due support obligations or deficiencies. Please feel free to call our office for a free no-obligation initial consultation in the event you need further information.

Re: child support laws

If you're in TX and if what you mean by "signs off parental rights" is signing an affidavit of relinquishment which is actually used to terminate parental rights, then after the order terminating parental rights the former parent has no more current child support obligation, however unless the order specifically relieves the former parent from paying back [past due] child support, then that must still be paid.