Q: even though I don't want to do this, how would I go about giving up my rights and not have to pay child support.
My sons last name was changed in July of last yr. I told the judge only way I would allow it is if his step father adopted my son and asked if I could give up rights n paying child support n the judge just granted name change. I never wanted out of my sons life and was willing to work with them but at ropes end. I don't get to see my son and have asked the mother on occasions but she starts arguments n her husband always seems to get involved. She also thinks she has to be around all time when I get to see my son. We went to mediation she didn't not show up a couple times one was she sick n other was that she couldn't find a baby sitter. I've also been to parenting classes and everything I need to do or ordered by court.
A:
You can't force her husband to adopt.
So, you are stuck.
But, you can assert your rights to be more involved with your child.
If you stay with it, you will get a court hearing.
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