yes, unless cleared by the courts.
He will still have to pay child support even though he signs his rights away.
If you are not collecting Welfare, and your intent is to release him from the obligation, a motion will need to be made to the court, however if he already has parental rights, stopping support will not include stopping his access rights. Also, though the mother can file to suspend support, the man cannot in most of the country, whether he is the father or not.
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.
Yes, he still has rights, though his history of non-involvement can be brought up in custody proceedings. A mother cannot withhold visitation for non-support of a child, nor can she interfere with a visitation court order.
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Absolutely (as long as it's not SSI). Termination of rights doesn't 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.
Only the courts can grant custody/parental rights. 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.
Unlikely. Your husband is the legal father of the child.
Properly, no. But, there are exceptions, though they usually apply to both parents losing parental rights.
Yes, if, e.g., the court determines that the father has reduced his income for the purpose of avoiding support or the reduction is not "substantial" or "significant."
But he has made payments. There is a chance though if he never seen the child in 4 years. This depends on what state you are in though so consult a lawyer.