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granddad50
My question involves child support in the State of: Florida
This is an interesting question. The child was removed from her parents for child abuse and abandonment, and has special needs rendering her uninsurable (happened after the removal). She is in a permanent guardianship under F.S. 39.6221 and is covered by Medicaid. The guardians also receive a small stipend from the state that is of no concern.
Both parents are paying child support, which is retained by the DOR as an offset to the Medicaid and stipend expense.
The only right the parent's have is limited supervised visitation and the obligation to pay support.
So we have three questions:
1. If both parents voluntarily terminate parental rights, and the child is adopted, do child support payments end?
2. In addition, can the child remain covered by Medicaid?
3. Can there be a separate, enforceable, civil visit arrangement made not withstanding the termination of rights?
Thank you,
Granddad50