I have a long drawn out problem.

I was convicted of Flagarant Non-Support (felony). While I was serving time I was issued another summons to court because of failure to pay while I was incarcerated. (I am not sure how they expected me to pay, but ok). So, when I went to that hearing I was told by my lawyer to sign the plea agreement. I plead guilty, with these conditions. 1) Remain current on support. 2) Go to AA (I don't drink, and have NEVER tried drugs) 3) Give up all Parental rights.

Here is my question. I have since been released, I am current on support, and pay the arrearages like I am supposed to. But, I really really really want to contact my son. I know that as soon as I do, she will file for me to terminate rights. And, because of the plea agreement before I am guessing that I HAVE to? If I do sign over all rights will I still be required to pay support? Or just catch up the rearages?

You would still have to pay child support no matter what.

Edit:Unless they terminate AND a new husband adopts.
Then the minimum you would be responsible for is arrears.

Keep up on your payments and get your life in A one condition,
Supporting yourself, your own place (having an extra bedroom for visitations helps a lot). Then go to child and request visitations.
At the very least they should give you a couple hours supervised visits and you can work up from there.
They gave you an A, B, C option so as long as you are fulfilling A I don't see how they can legally get you on C.

NEVER EVER sign termination papers!

Interesting thread,I also want to learn the legal ramifications of your problem.

I post on here to keep current updates as adding a comment will add my interest and I will receive e-mail notifications when someone posts a reply.

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Originally Posted by N0help4u

You would still have to pay child support no matter what.
Keep up on your payments and get your life in A one condition,
supporting yourself, your own place (having an extra bedroom for visitations helps a lot). Then go to child and request visitations.
At the very least they should give you a couple hours supervised visits and you can work up from there.
They gave you an A, B, C option so as long as you are fulfilling A I don't see how they can legally get you on C.

NEVER EVER sign termination papers!

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I am not sure how they expected me to pay while I was incarcerated. And, then filed charges on me AGAIN while I was in. It sucks. It is like a lose lose situation. I have gotten married since I got out, we have bought a house, with an extra bedroom. But, my wife is in the military and we live a few states away. We are going home for Christmas, and I want to take my son what I bought him. But, she won't let me see him. I even try to show up unannounced. I can hear people inside the home, but no one will answer the door. I know that she is married now. I had my son when I was 16. Her new husband has "been his fathes since he was 4." And, he wants to legally adopt him. But, I guess I am selfish. I have tried for years to be a part of his life. But, I don't have the money to pay support ($900 a month) and get a lawyer.

I know the legal system is a mess any more and I have been complaining about it for years. They double jeopardy you, have kangaroo court and railroad you. I have seen it time and time again.

Nothing you can do but go on from here.
No you are not selfish YOU are the father wanting his rights to his kids!

Unfortunately it looks bleak for you and accepting the result might be a bitter pill.

She has the papers you signed an will receive the money,unless you can get her to amend the ruling(doubtful)you are out on a limb.

Also make sure any and every chance you do get to talk to your kids make it clear that you do and always will love them no matter what anybody else says. Tell them if you get separated and can't contact each other it is not your wishes and you want them to know you always have an open door for them no matter what.