Parental Rights
Definition:
Parental rights cases come up when a child has been taken into
custody of social services and his/her parents have failed to attempt to
regain custody. Children end up in the care of social services as a result
of being abused or neglected, being a delinquent, or just because they parent
or caretaker has asked to be relieved of custody. When no parent or close
family friend expresses an interest to social services to care for the child
permanently, social services can ask the court to terminate the parental
rights of the child so that the child may be adopted.
Consequences of Parental Rights:
A request for termination of parental rights may surface in various circumstances. Expectant mothers who wish to place their infant for adoption, parents involved in a child abuse or neglect case, or parents involved in a child support case can all voluntarily request a termination of their parental rights. Termination is a legal action that should only be taken for the welfare of the child. It is advised to give up parental rights because of inevitable neglect or when both parents are unable to raise the child. This ends all obligations a parent has towards their child, such as child support, inheritance of rights of the child and visitation rights.What a Lawyer can do for you:
Obtaining a termination of parental rights can be a difficult process. Parental rights lawyers have experience in dealing with parental rights issues such as:
- Abandonment or disinterest
- Abuse and neglect
- Mental illness
- Loss of rights to another child
- Failure to provide adequate support for the child
- Felony assault or murder of sibling
Lawyer Referral Service:
If you are facing voluntary or involuntary termination of parental rights, contact Attorney Search Network today. Attorney Search Network can refer you to a parental rights lawyer who can assist you through this difficult process.
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