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My Stepson-Ryan has been married for two years and is getting a divorce, they live in Colorado. His wife-Gabrielle and him have a year old baby. Ryan wants to give up his parental rights and visitation, will he have to pay child support? Ryan and Gabrielle filed a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 2008-my husband Curt and Ryan had a joint Investment Account of $37,000. Gabrielle owed $48,000 on College Loan before she was married to Ryan. The bankruptcy did not exclude the $48,000, so the $37,000 had to be applied to the Bankruptcy, so it was applied to her College Loan. Can $37,000 be considered a settlement for child support?
Optional Information: State/Country of Question: Nebraska Already Tried: I haven't contacted anyone, I just need some advice to help my stepson. I felt he made a big mistake getting mixed with her,she got pregnant and damaged his credit. Please give me some advice on what we need to do, so he's not taken to the cleaners.
Thank you for your post. Although Ryan wants to terminate his parental rights, the court may not grant his request if the court believes it is in the best interest of the child for him to remain noted as the child's father. If the court does grant Ryan's termination request, he will no longer be responsible for child support because legally the child will no longer be considered his responsibility. The $37,000 will not be considered a settlement for child support because it was not offered for the benefit of the child.
XXXXX XXXXXves in Colorado, not Nebraska. So if the Court agrees to giving up parental rights, he will not have to pay child support?
Correct.
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