adoption and CS

[carpediemart]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana

Does adoption by a stepfather always end the birth fathers child support obligation, or does it have to stipulate such in the adoption paperwork?

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana

Does adoption by a stepfather always end the birth fathers child support obligation, or does it have to stipulate such in the adoption paperwork?

Yes, the ongoing child support obligation would end. HOWEVER, any arrears would still need to be paid.

 

[Gracie3787]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana

Does adoption by a stepfather always end the birth fathers child support obligation, or does it have to stipulate such in the adoption paperwork?

Yes, an adoption typically ends any current/future CS obligation, but that still needs to be done through the court that issued the CS order.

Arrears however are still owed unless the custodial parent has legally waived payment, that also needs to be done through the court that issued the CS order.