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No big deal. I got my questions answered anyway and hopefully posted some good info about my case for people in the future who find themselves in similar circumstances. I really don't have any...

My bad. I was under the impression that if you give up your parental rights and the child is adopted, which is normally why the parent does it to begin with, than child support ceases. Keyword being...

Oh... well I guess it varies from state to state. That is not the case in FL... that I know of.

Good point.

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Right, the state will order it but it still has to be an order from the court. Plus she says she is with the dad.

I have no rights because me and the girl were not married and there hasn't been a court order. Yes it is crappy and yes my lawyer told me that. I tell you. Some laws in the country are totally out in...

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He will not have to pay child support unless you go to court and make him pay.

Ask him to sign over his rights. If he does not want to you need to take it to court to establish legally everything that you would like. More than likely when he realizes he will be forced to pay...

So, some answers for people if they ever go through the same ordeal...

Issue one, name change. Since me and this girl were not married and the child was out of wedlock, in the state of FL the...

I know what you mean. I just know she won't pay. I hope that one day she wants to be his mother. I guess I'm an optimist. I have a college fund for my son already and as much as I would like my ex to...

I don't want her to go to jail because I feel that it isn't necessary and I... just don't feel that going to jail is the right answer. Yes, she should be paying but my son has a great life with me...

The mother of my 5 year old is a druggy party girl. It was one of those situations where we were both young and dumb. High school sweethearts, she got knocked up and we loved each other so we got...

I know your pissed off at him and want to get back at him but do you really want a monthly reminder of this man such as alimony? Just sever the ties and move on. I was in Iraq for 6 months and came...

I thought it was some serious BS to but when the officer was at my door telling me I had to relinquish my daughter... I had no choice. My 5 year old was at school during the time but I can't go to...

The crappy thing is, because me and this girl were never married, she has more rights than me. A few months back when me and her were on OK terms, should would let my daughter spend the night at my...

BTW, I am in Florida. Sorry!

So, I guess I will start with a little background.

Currently I have full custody of my 5 year old son from a previous marriage. In that case, the mother didn't really want to have anything to do...