Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
If i give up my parental rights do i have to pay support to the parent who has the child ?
Asked on 10/18/10, 6:59 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
One does not "give up one's parental rights" without court approval. Unless a judge signs and order that terminates your parental rights, you're still "at risk" for a child support order.
But generally, if your parental rights ARE terminated by court order, you no longer have to pay child support.
Answered on 10/23/10, 8:29 pm