Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Relinquishing of Parental Rights

I have no relationship to speak of with my

daughters 16 & 13 who live in Ohio. I do

pay $650.00 per month child support( a small

portion of which is something called "poundage"?

If I were to relinquish my paternal rights,

could I discontinue paying child support?I realize this sounds like a very cold question

but facts are facts....the kids could care less if they ever saw me again

Thanks for your time


Asked on 7/19/99, 1:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Schiff Self employed

Re: Relinquishing of Parental Rights

I seriously doubt it. If there was such a loopwhole, I suspect there would be a stampede to the Court house. Poundage by the way is some obscure term that merely indicates a processing fee. I think it's around 2% but I could be wrong.

Only child placing agencies can accept "surrenders" of parental rights preparatory to terminating those rights to free a child for adoption. Since I assume the custodial parent is not interested in placing the child, or a step-parent is not interested in adopting (although if that's a possibility that would free you of any further responsibilities)that just simply not an option. Maybe one of the other attorneys has some additional information.

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Answered on 7/22/99, 1:21 pm


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