Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

child support

I was awarded judgment of default by the D.A. Now

the "dad" wants to relinquish all rights and waive

arrears. Do I have to agree to have this happen?

If this does happen what happens to my son's

grandmothers rights? "Dad" is not named on

birthcertificate. I haven't rec'd any money yet.

If he does have his wages garnished, does that

make him automatically entitled to any visitation

or


Asked on 7/03/99, 9:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dorothy Bunce

Re: child support

Yeah, I'll bet "Dad" wants you to relinquish all arrears. That gets him off the financial hook that you've spent plenty of time snagging him with. Don't do it!

His paying child support has nothing to do with his right to visit the child. If he's fit to visit, he can visit whether or not he pays support. If he's unfit to visit, he pays support whether or not he is entitled to visit.

If you live in Clark County I would urge you to sign up for the "Helping Children Cope With Divorce" class. Contact the Family Court for a schedule of classes near you. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call my office for an appointment - I am open weekends.

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Answered on 7/09/99, 8:48 pm


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