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For many reasons it has been decided that I want to terminate parental rights to my 2 minor children ages 6 and 4. I live in NC they live in PA but NC holds jurisdiction.

1) If I give up my rights as their parent wouldn't my financial responsibilites be severed as well? (In regards to Child support)

2) What would the steps be in order for me to get my rights terminated and child support order terminated?

3) If my child support isn't terminated I don't want to give up my rights, how can I be sure the judge will cancel child support?

It may sound like I am trying to put a price tag on my children's head but that isn't the case. I just feel that if I no longer have rights then my financial responsibilies should be terminated as well.

be more detailed about the reasons you want to give up your rights?  I'm just having a hard time....my first thought is, under no circumstances should you even attempt or utter those words: give up parental rights.

Check out these links:

http://www.dssattorneys.unc.edu/pdfs/200409TPR%20Outline.pdf

http://www.ndaa-apri.org/pdf/ncptc_case_summary_north_carolina.pdf

Circumstances That Are Grounds for Termination in NC

Abandonment or Extreme Parental Disinterest

Abuse/Neglect

Mental Illness or Deficiency

Alcohol or Drug Induced Incapacity

Failure of Reasonable Efforts

Abuse/Neglect or Loss of Rights of Another Child

Failure to Provide Support

I don't believe you get out of child support,