Can Parental Rights be Terminated When a Parent is Incarcerated?
When can a parent’s rights over their child be terminated by the state? The government may not take a child away from a parent simply because they do not agree with the parent’s decisions. The state must show that the parent is unfit and that severing the relationship is in the best interests of the child. One of the ways a court may find a parent is unfit is if …
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What if My Child Doesn't Want to Visit with His or Her Other Parent?
It’s time for your nine-year-old child’s weekend visit with your ex, and, as usual, she’s dragging her feet. “I don’t want to go!“ she whines as you attempt to pack her overnight bag and push her toward the waiting car. “Why do I have to go?” she cries, tears welling up in her big blue eyes. Then there’s your …
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