Bill > HB0336

This bill establishes a new legal requirement for voluntary termination of parental rights in Wyoming, mandating that any parent seeking to terminate their parental rights must provide a written acknowledgement that such termination does not cancel their financial responsibilities for child support. Specifically, the bill requires that the written acknowledgement clearly state that terminating parental rights will not suspend, terminate, or otherwise affect existing or future child support obligations. The acknowledgement must be signed by the parent voluntarily giving up their parental rights and become part of the official record in any legal proceeding related to the termination. The bill also explicitly clarifies that courts retain their existing authority to modify, enforce, or terminate child support obligations according to current law. The provisions of this bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and aim to ensure that parents understand their continued financial responsibility to their children even after voluntarily relinquishing their parental rights.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0336