Parental RightsThe mother of my child recently asked if I would be willing to sign away my parental rights. I have agreed to this. She (and...

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Parental Rights

The mother of my child recently asked if I would be willing to sign away my parental rights. I have agreed to this. She (and the child) live in Maine and I live in Texas. How would we go about doing this? Also, if the child support obligation is then stopped, would I still be responsible for the arrears owed to the State, or can that also be eliminated as part of the request by the custodial parent (mother)?

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Re: Parental Rights

Most judges in TX will not allow termination of parental rights to avoid child support. I don't know about ME, but it's probably about the same. Unless the child is ready to be adopted, then you will have difficulty giving up your parental rights - agreement or not.