Q: How do I file for divorce with no child support owed, no visitation given, and minimal rights without a lawyer?
The ex will agree. He is already an absent father. We have been separated for 7 years. The child is 8. He is only now consenting to divorce because he wants to get remarried. I want nothing from him but a divorce as well. The child does not have a relationship with his father, due to his absence.
A: Hello, there is no way to file for an uncontested divorce without an attorney. You also cannot waive child support obligations without an extremely good reason. All three child support forms are mandatory, not optional, and must be filed with the divorce filings. You should have a consultation with an attorney in your area to discuss the entirety of your specific issue. You may also want to ask about terminating his parental rights, but again, that is a question for you to ask in a consultation with some who has better knowledge of all the facts. Best of luck!
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