Q: As a father to a minor child can I file for TPR on myself in a pending 50-B action, a custody action initiated by myself
There are many revolving parts of this particular case, including pending custody orders from 2 different counties, a 50-B also attached with a temporary custody order, pending change of venue hearing, as well as multiple jurisdictional issues. I wish to simply sever all ties and be done with the proceeding and any contact with the mother and minor.
A: Of course you can not terminate your own parental rights because that would mean you could unilaterally terminate your obligation to pay child support. You don't need any sort of court order or court involvement to stay away from the mother and child but unless you are willing to live an indigent lifestyle off the grid or likely have to hop from job to job, you will be paying child support unless mother lets you off the hook and even if she is willing to do that, the state of North Carolina may not let her do it.
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