Contact the clerk of the family or domestic relations court in the county in which you live.
While I agree that contacting the clerk is a great idea for many things (I am a court clerk), we are prohibited by law from telling anyone what specific forms are needed to accomplish what. In fact, many courts don't offer the forms needed to terminate parental rights, mine doesn't. But, that said, local self help centers, or law libraries are fantastic resources. And never forget the Google magic. I have created many of our local forms and found by looking at samples online I was able to accomplish this quite easily. Good luck!!
Contact the office of the clerk or court administrator of the circuit court in the city or county of residence to obtain the necessary forms and learn of the filing procedures for a Termination of Parental Rights petition.
Unless the order specifically states otherwise, termination does not erase any support due prior to the date of termination, including retroactive support.
Certainly.
no
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That depends on when they file for termination, whether the termination is granted and the child support agency to catch up. Usually, it's no longer than a month once the termination is approved, but can take longer if there is a court/agency backlog.
No.
yes
If no support is in arrears, you file for termination of child support with the agency of jurisdiction over the support case (where the order originated). It will be up to the court to determine whether or not your child support will end if they are legally residing in a state allowing for earlier termination.
No; as the term implies, spousal support is for spouses. However, you ought to be able to receive child support.
In need of clarification.
probably not
No. The child's parent is responsible for paying child support.