My son's father is getting tired of paying child support. He's hired a lawyer and is trying to ask to terminate his parental rights. He thought I was still married, which I'm not. He thought my husband would adopt my son. Not happening. I've been reading TX law. As far as I can see, if I don't agree to the termination of his parental rights, he can't do it. But I don't know precedent law. Anywone know? Is there any way he can shirk off his duty to his son?

Sorry to hear about that Charity...i hope that you get the answers that you are looking for. Look at that cute little guy of yours, what an *** your x must be!

Charity, first long time no see, welcome back! Been thinking about you.

I don't see any court willing to put the ultimate responsibility of care for your child (should you not be able to) on the shoulders of the state. In other words I don't think a parent can give up parental rights, just because he doesn't want the responsibility of supporting his child.

Rob has been visiting the forum off and on and he knows a lot about child support since he works with it. Did you check out the forum on child support? Maybe there is some knowledge there for you. Sorry I wasn't more help. Unbelievable about the son's dad! Hang in there!

http://www.parkerlawoffices.com/child%20support.html

read "how do I stop my child support obligation"

I was going to say, I do not think you can just stop and give up parental rights-- or a lot of so called parents would do that.

No judge in his right mind would do that.

Have you seen a lawyer about this?

I am just having our child support payments re looked at-- our first order was 8 years ago-- and so much has changed with laws and everything..

I also wanted to add-- a old friend gave up his rights and does not see the child-- but he is still court ordered to pay.

Paul,
Thank you so much! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! That's what I thought. I was pretty sure that was the way it was, but hearing it from mulitple sources really helps. Thank you for finding that information for me.

Charity

good to see you back girl, corse not good to see he is started being weird again.

Hello Charity,

I don not know the laws re: termination of parntal rights in Texas, (I'm from north of the border - Ontario, Canada). Please consider the long term for your son. Financial circumstances on his side could change and if those parental rights have been terminated, I believe it would
very difficult to make him responsible in paying?

Consider the future?

I beilieve that it is not fair that he should even have the option. With that door open, if he came into a job, money etc, you may be able to make a claim. If parnetal rights have been dropped, it wouod be a nightmare to get things done.

HOpe these thoughts are helpful? If not ask more an I can explain more.

(I am anew member here, to understand what perspective I bring to the table read my post(same one in MOm 40 and over, or Legal issues.)
OTE]Originally posted by Sunflower Central:
[qb] My son's father is getting tired of paying child support. He's hired a lawyer and is trying to ask to terminate his parental rights. He thought I was still married, which I'm not. He thought my husband would adopt my son. Not happening. I've been reading TX law. As far as I can see, if I don't agree to the termination of his parental rights, he can't do it. But I don't know precedent law. Anywone know? Is there any way he can shirk off his duty to his son? [/qb][/QUOTE]

I am new here and I know this is a late response. I am studying to be a paralegal though and from what I understand there is no way anyone can terminate their parental rights just to stop paying child support. I think that stands nationwide.

I don't know if you can do it or not, all I can say is this: if he is willing to get the heck out of your life and evidently does not give a damn about your son I'd welcome the opportunity with open arms. You son doesn't need a father like that. Sounds to me that your only worry is the money. live by your means woman !!!

OK enough with the attacks! Is it not clear what is posted on this board??? I have not heard any of the ladies here say they what child support in order to have a "laid back - beyond their means" life. Please watch your words Adrian1trk. I have read your replies similar to this one and I don't like your "language barrier" excuse. I too am foreign but I pick my wording carefully. It sounds like you excuse your rudeness with your "lack of language skills." If you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all. We look for advise, support (whether we are right or mistaken) not for rude insensitive comments. Sunflower keep doing what you are doing and be firm.

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OK enough with the attacks

Not to worry, Adrian was already pretty well "shown the light" around here back when those posts were happening several months ago......

Sndybelle, I only made a comment about me being from another country only once, and its very good that you come here for advice and support, when you want to take down a bank come here and we'll form "Sndybelle's 11" and help you plan it. I think that something rude would be telling Kayley's mommy to go back to school and learn how to write because sometimes it's really hard to make sense out of what she writes with a lot of missing letters and incomplete sentences. But I don't say ti because it would be rude and insensitive, besides she is a hard working woman and a loving mom so I wouldn't dream of putting her down.
I see every day when a child is missing one of her/his parents, It's sad, but I also think is a lot better not to have him/her at all than having the parent in and out of a child's life, I was always glad ( in a sad way) that Stacy was that young when her mother had the car accident,it would be a lot harder if her mother were to disappear from her life now. I became a firm believer that a child is better off with both of her/his parents but if that is not possible then one is better that two when one of them is in and out of a child's life braking promises and making mistakes.
Of course that I AGREE that is better to collect money for our kids.

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Originally posted by Adrian1trk:
Sndybelle, I only made a comment about me being from another country only once, and its very good that you come here for advice and support, when you want to take down a bank come here and we'll form "Sndybelle's 11" and help you plan it. I think that something rude would be telling Kayley's mommy to go back to school and learn how to write because sometimes it's really hard to make sense out of what she writes with a lot of missing letters and incomplete sentences. But I don't say ti because it would be rude and insensitive, besides she is a hard working woman and a loving mom so I wouldn't dream of putting her down.
I see every day when a child is missing one of her/his parents, It's sad, but I also think is a lot better not to have him/her at all than having the parent in and out of a child's life, I was always glad ( in a sad way) that Stacy was that young when her mother had the car accident,it would be a lot harder if her mother were to disappear from her life now. I became a firm believer that a child is better off with both of her/his parents but if that is not possible then one is better that two when one of them is in and out of a child's life braking promises and making mistakes.
Of course that I AGREE that is better to collect money for our kids.

Your ignorance and total lack of empathy towards others has encouraged me to post.

Kayley's Mom has posted elsewhere of her dyslexia and tries to go back and edit her posts. You owe her an apology.

You also owe Sndybelle an apology.

We all come here for different reasons but none of those should be to attack one another. You have every right to your opinion and feel free to express it. Unfortunately...according to board rules you have no right to personally attack anyone here with your words.

Opinions regarding the topic...welcome.

Opinions regarding members....please stop.