Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

okay, so i have this baby daddy that hasn't seen his child at all. never asked to see her, call, show up, email...nothing. hes paid child support i'd say 60% of the time (thats probably giving him better stats) but its never been full amounts. i am randomly getting support now, only because hes managed to claim unemployment somehow after quitting his job. hes been held in contempt 3-4 times now? currently scheduled to go back in the end of may (again...). except this time it is for a settlement? what grounds does he have to 'settle'? I put out all of the money for her. I am the one that takes care of her because he's lazy. also, what/when/how do i have grounds to have him relinquish his rights? he doesn't bother. so why bother?

Asked on 3/30/10, 8:03 am

John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

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OK unless he's in jail his duty to support remains.

His rights generally can't be terminated unless the child is to be adopted.

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{John}

Answered on 4/05/10, 5:50 am

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