Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

termination of parental rights

My ex husband who has not had contact with my children since 12/06 and has not paid child support since then has suggested that he was going to have his parental rights terminated. Is it possible for the father to terminate his own rights? Or does that have to be done at the request of the custodial parent (me)? And if he can terminate his rights...does he still have to pay child support?


Asked on 10/01/07, 8:52 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: termination of parental rights

He cannot terminate his rights. And, it is doubtful that you can terminate his rights unless it is so the children can be adopted.

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Answered on 10/02/07, 7:58 am
Johm Smith tom's

Re: termination of parental rights

The state will make a father pay child support until another responsible man takes his place. So don't worry about that sillyness and contact the state to get help collecting from this deadbeat.

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Answered on 10/02/07, 4:43 pm
Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: termination of parental rights

If this were true all the deadbeat non-custodial parents would simply terminate themselves.

I suggest that if you don't want to terminate his rights & obligations contact support enforcement so they might be able to collect for you.

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Answered on 10/01/07, 9:46 pm


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