If I voluntarily terminate my rights, will I still be held accountable for my children’s actions if they commit a crime?
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If I voluntarily terminate my rights, will I still be held accountable for my children’s actions if they commit a crime?
I am worried about the way the mother of my children is raising them.
Asked on January 13, 2013 under Family Law, Nevada
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
First things first. In most states parents can only be held liable for the intentional acts of their children and then only up to a certain monetary amount. parents are NOT generally liable for the negligent acts of their children. Now, you can not voluntarily terminate your rights becuase you do not think your child is being reared properly by the other parent. It is your obligation to step in if you think that there is something amiss. Good luck.
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