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    Dec 22, 2008, 01:59 PM
    Lost parental rights do I still have to pay child support?
    I live in Massachusetts and have been involved in a case with the department of social services for a few years now. My ex had custody of my children but was staying with me on and off. I was ordered to pay child support. Then the children were taken into DSS custody. When they are first taken by DSS do I still have to continue to pay child support? And if so do I have to pay child support after I lose my parental rights and my children are adopted?
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    Dec 22, 2008, 02:10 PM

    As far as I'm aware, yes; your obligation to support your children doesn't expire just because your rights were terminated.
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    Dec 22, 2008, 02:12 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tahoe87 View Post
    do I have to pay child support after i lose my parental rights and my children are adopted?
    Hello tahoe:

    Lose parental rights - you pay. Children adopted - you don't pay.

    excon
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