Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

My daughters mother (non-custodial parent) Lives in Pennsylvania and I live in Maryland. She wants to voluntarily terminate her parental rights. Is she able to do this, and if so how will this effect her child support payments. I know laws very state to state, so please, only those with factual legal advice and knowledge of PA law respond. Thanks for any help!


Asked on 1/05/10, 6:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy Burns The Burns Law Firm

She can not termnate her rights under PA law, unless you have a spouse who will adopt the child within the 30 days of the termination. Once parental rights are terminated; chiold support stops, though the parent is still obligated to pay any arrears.

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Answered on 1/10/10, 7:17 pm


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