Can a father sign over his rights and stop paying child support if the child does not want to come to his house anymore?
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Can a father sign over his rights and stop paying child support if the child does not want to come to his house anymore?
Asked on September 27, 2012 under Family Law, Minnesota
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country a parent of a minor child cannot unilaterally give up his or her parental rights. There are only two exceptions allowing the giving up of one parent's parental rights or obligations as follows:
1. when another person adopts the minor and the biological parent gives up his or her parental rights;
2. when the minor per court order is emancipated per court order. The parent in this situation does not give up the legal distinction of being a parent but would no longer be financially responsible for the child under the law.
The situation you have written about does not allow for the end of parental rights and obligations where the minor does not wish to see a parent.
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