If you relinquish your parental rights and the court approves it, you would no longer be obligated to pay child support, as you’re no longer legally responsible for your child. However, in Colorado, a parent cannot voluntarily relinquish parental rights unless there is another legal guardian, such as in cases of infant or step-parent adoption, ready to take over responsibility. The court requires a new guardian to be in place before allowing relinquishment.

If relinquishment is not an option in your situation, there may be other alternatives to consider, such as reducing your child support payments or seeking parenting time rights.

I recommend contacting an attorney to explore the best options for your case. If you’d like to speak with one of our family law attorneys, please call us at (303) 688-0944. We’re here to help.

For more information, you might find the articles “What to Do When You Decide to Relinquish Your Parental Rights” and “How Do I Give Up Rights to My Son and What Paperwork Do I Need?” helpful.