Q: Why am I paying child support on children that neither myself or their mother have custody of?
Neither I nor my ex wife have custody of our children. I signed my rights to the grandpa and her rights were terminated by the court system. However I am still being held responsible for child support, solely.
So much of my check is being garnished that I can no longer afford my normal household bills or provide for myself and other children.
I am not allowed to see or speak to my children. Nor do I even know where they are located. I haven't seen or spoken to them in 4 years
A: Consenting to custody by someone else does not change your support obligation; only adoption would end the obligation of support
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