Legal questions such as this one are controlled by state law in the United States. There are 50 separate states, The District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, etc also have their own different rules. Please see a lawyer.
State family court have the authority to terminate parental rights.
A father has no prenatal rights. However, you may terminate his parental rights via court order if he has been absent from the child's life for a specific period of time as outlined by your state's laws.
Yes
In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.
Termination of parental rights does not terminate one's child support obligation.
Parents can go through the courts to terminate their parental rights to an out of control teen. You will have to have the child declared wayward in order to do this.
In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.
I suggest you consult with the other parent and an attorney on this. However, keep in mind that terminating parental rights does not terminate one's support obligation.
In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.
In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.
In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to a divorce, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.
Can you terminate parental rights if the absent parent is paying suport