Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Step Parent Adoption

My new spouse would like to adopt my daughter. However, her father is several thousand dollars behind in child support. I know that the adoption would terminate his support obligation but would be still be required to pay the arrearage on the support order?


Asked on 1/04/08, 5:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Step Parent Adoption

Yes, the father would still be obligated to pay his arrearages, even if his prospective child support obligation were terminated.

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Answered on 1/05/08, 11:12 am


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