Q: Is it possible to terminate a father's rights when he has not made any attempt to see the child for 10 years.
He also makes no attempt to pay court ordered child support and is in constant arrears. He has moved from the state and back several times, married and fathered other children. He also takes jobs under the table to avoid paying support.
A: It is possible but other than his being bothering you I'm not hearing that he never ever visits the kids etc., and courts are unlikely to terminate parental rights because of arrerages or his marrying , or having fathered other children.If it's really getting to you, you need to get a consultation with an attorney in your county that handles custody and parental rights issues.
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