Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

If a father gives up his rights to his child , does he still pay child support?


Asked on 9/21/11, 7:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

Usually the answer is NO.

There has been at least one case in Texas where the father was ordered to pay child support after the termination.

And by the way, you don't "give up" your rights. The rights are terminated by a Court order. It's not up to you.

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Answered on 9/22/11, 7:17 am


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