[Greatmom]

My question involves paternity law for the State of: Connecticut...

I have a child and the father all of a sudden wants a DNA test. Which I have already began the process for. Now, he tells me he in love with another woman and she's having his baby as well. He wants to sign over his rights to my son for fear of losing his relationship. He is able to do that without my consent? Although he wants nothing to do with the child shouldn't he be financially responsible for our son regardless?

[LawResearcherMissy]

He wants to sign over his rights to my son for fear of losing his relationship.

Too bad for him, I guess he'll be losing his relationship.

There is no mechanism by which someone may sign away their parental rights simply because they don't want the responsibilities that come with those rights.

Continue to pursue DNA testing so that paternity is legally established, and then pursue child support through the courts. Do that NOW.

Children have a right to support from BOTH parents, and courts will not care a whit that CS will make his current girlfriend angry.

[Greatmom]

Thank you

[Greatmom]

Is there anywhere I can find the law on this matter. I am being told he can relinqush his rights if he wants to and not be responsible for financial support.

[cbg]

Is whoever is telling you this a family law attorney in your state? If not, disregard them.