Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights

My son's father has shown no interest in having a relationship with my son - apart from an annual visit, he does not call during the year, and not even returns my son's calls. My son does not want anything to do with him anymore (he's 9), and quite frankly, his father's visits have proven to be more harmful than good. I have proof of my attempts to include him in my son's life over the years. What are the chances that I can have his parental rights terminated (he won't do it voluntarily), and can he be orderded to pay the remaining years child support all at once so we no longer have to deal with him (he always pays late, et. al.). I only want what's best for my son, and having his father in/out of his life, rejecting him is absolutely causing more harm than good. Thanks for any help.


Asked on 1/27/07, 9:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights

If you terminate his parental rights you terminate his support obligations. I suggest you meet with an attorney to really discuss all the pros and cons of this and other alternatives you may have which could come close to accomplishing the same goal.

My initial consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.

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Answered on 1/27/07, 9:08 am


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