Q: I signed the birth certificate for a child that was not mine, I was in a relationship with the mother at the time.
Immediately after, she left me and married another man. She then sued for child support which was granted but before I could get my first visitation, they, including her new husbands parents and family, packed up and moved. I never saw the child again. Then years later she contacted me saying if I signed away rights so her husband could adopt, I wouldn't have to pay support. I did that but the support amount, unbeknownst to me, kept growing and when the child support people contacted me they said I owed 25 thousand. Then they said it was a mistake and I owed over 50 thousand. Now it's over 100 thousand, and the child is 33 years old and wasn't even my kid in the first place. My question is, what can I do??
A:
I am really sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, terminating your parental rights does not end child support. Was there a written agreement between you and the mother?
You should immediately consult with a local child support attorney to evaluate your options. Most relief is time sensitive, so I am concerned that the significant delay will prejudice you.
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