Q: If I sign my rights to my children up does that make me free and clear of all child support and back child support?
A:
Thank you for your question! I would suggest that you hire a local attorney so that the attorney can best advise you as to how to proceed and what effect terminating your parental rights would be.
Generally speaking, even if a judge did approve the termination of your parental rights, you would still be responsible for paying any child support arrears (if you have any). However, generally, you would not be responsible for any future child support payments.
However, it is not a simple or easy process to terminate one's parental rights and at the end of the day, the judge may decide not to approve it. Stay safe in this cold weather!
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