Washington, DC asked in Child Support for Virginia

Q: And the state of Virginia if a mother's rights have been terminated is she obligated to pay child support?

A friend of mine is paying 240 every 2 weeks does not have a career minimum wage jobs rights were terminated kids stay with their aunt she has no rights to see them talk to them or anything is that legal in Virginia?

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Sharon R. Moss
Sharon R. Moss
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A: It depends on if her rights were actually terminated, or if she just lost custody of the child. If she lost custody she still has an obligation to support the child. She should speak to an attorney for more specific advice on her case.

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