If it is part of the final divorce decree, or an amended final decree, you can't ... at least until one has satisfied the court order - not just the monthly support payments but the entire computed total. Some believe that once the child attains age 18 that their support payments cease ... not true if they are in arrears by several months or years ... they still have to pay until the grand total of all payments has been completed. If they fail to pay, one could face a charge of Contempt of Court and face prison time and some hefty fines in addition to the child support monies due.
Paying child support will not cause the father to lose his parental rights - neither will not paying child support.
The father has to have the court's consent to cease paying child support.
what do I do if my child's father is no where to be found what do I do if my child's father is no where to be found
If you are the child's father then you really have little legal support to not support your child. Your child is legally entitled to your financial support.
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Yes.
A father cannot petition for emancipation, the child has to. And it doesn't relieve him of paying back support payments.
No but your mother can. The child support goes to her and not you.
No.
You can sign your rights away but you will still have to pay child support if you are the father or mother of the child. There is no way to avoid paying child support.
The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.
A parent's age has no effect on her/his child support obligation.