In Texas, if a father wants to sign over all parental rights, could he still be obligated to pay child support?
Well right now I am 7 1/2 months pregnant. Up until recently the father and I were in a relationship. Since the relationship has ended, he has been threatening to sign over his rights to our child once she is born because he does not want the responsibility since he has 2 other children with 2 other women, he currently only pays child support for one. Honestly, I wouldnt mind him signing his rights over at this point, however I would like and need the financial help. So if possible I would want him to pay child support either way.
I don't believe that is necessarily true for Texas, Pro.Then it's not going to happen; unless you are able and willing to support your child yourself or have a husband willing to adopt the child, Daddy isn't going to be able to relinquish his rights.
If his rights are terminated before an order of support is established, he would NOT be obligated to pay support.So basically, if I want to get child support from him, I should not agree with him wanting to sign over his rights? And if, for whatever reason, his rights are terminated, would I not get child support?
If his rights were terminated after support is ordered, he would still owe any arrears.§ 161.206. ORDER TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS. (a) If the
court finds by clear and convincing evidence grounds for
termination of the parent-child relationship, it shall render an
order terminating the parent-child relationship.
(b) Except as provided by Section 161.2061, an order
terminating the parent-child relationship divests the parent and
the child of all legal rights and duties with respect to each other,
except that the child retains the right to inherit from and through
the parent unless the court otherwise provides.
(c) Nothing in this chapter precludes or affects the rights
of a biological or adoptive maternal or paternal grandparent to
reasonable access under Chapter 153.
Not quite.So basically, if I want to get child support from him, I should not agree with him wanting to sign over his rights? And if, for whatever reason, his rights are terminated, would I not get child support?
You're not alone. The more I read about Texas law, the less I think I understand...Then I'll sit here and shut up
(heck, I'm always willing to learn!)
oh good, then it's not just me...You're not alone. The more I read about Texas law, the less I think I understand...