Can a father terminate is right because he can afford to pay child support?
It is not the normal way to go, and certainly not the best either. “Once established, child support orders typically remain static unless otherwise reviewed. Obligors and obligees reserve the right to request a court review for modification (typically six months to one year or more after the issuance of the order or if the circumstances have changed such that the child support would change significantly). For instance, if the obligor has a change in income or faces financial hardship, they may petition the court for a reduction in support payments. Examples of financial hardship include supporting other children, unemployment, extraordinary health care expenses, etc. Likewise, if the obligor is spending more time with the child, they may petition the court for a reduction or even a reversal in support payments. Conversely, if the child’s expenses increase, the obligee may ask the court to increase payments to cover the new costs. Although both parents have the right to petition the cou
In Canada a father is always responsible, whether he gives up his rights or not. I’d get a court order to ensure he really can’t afford it. If when he can he will still be responsible. My friend is going through that right now. He is required by law to show his last 3 years salary and the court will make a determination on how much he has to pay based on her expenses and his salary. Check with your local courthouse on family issues, they will be able to tell you much more and how to proceed.
