In Florida, during a step-parent adoption, if a parent signs a consent and waiver form are they still responsible to pay child support and provide insurance? Or does that cease once the adoption is finalized?
Asked on 8/06/15, 11:44 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Once the court approves the adoption, the financial responsibility of the natural parent is terminated.
Answered on 8/06/15, 11:57 am
Gregory Buckley
Gregory T. Buckley, Attorney at Law
Once the natural parent's paternity rights are terminated, his obligation to pay ongoing child support is also terminated. However, if a child support arrearage exists, it is not automatically waived.
Answered on 8/06/15, 12:16 pm
John Smitten
Carey and Leisure
It stops when the adoption papers are signed by the court.
Answered on 8/07/15, 8:20 am
