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Can The State Terminate A Parent's Rights Over Their Children?
Yes. Every state has an agency that protects the interests of children. That agency may ask the court to terminate parental rights. Usually, the state must show that the parent … more
When Does An Unmarried Father Acquire Parental Rights?
A man who is not married to a child's mother does not have any parental rights until his paternity has been established. Paternity may be established by the father's acknowledgment or by a … more
Can My Parental Rights Be Terminated While I Am In Jail?
Yes. A parent's rights over their child may be terminated due to the parent's abandonment of the child. A parent's incarceration may result in an abandonment due to … more

Termination of Parental Rights
A legal termination of parental rights differs significantly from simply agreeing to not seek custody and/or visitation with a child. While parents are typically free to choose to live apart from or refrain from visiting with their children, they likely have a legal right to do so if they so choose. On the other hand, a legal termination of parental rights permanently prohibits a … more
Do I Need a Lawyer to Establish or Enforce a Child Support Order?
Every state has child support agencies that are set up to help you establish and enforce a child support order. By filling out a short application and submitting a copy of your support order, if one already exists, you easily can enlist the help of your local child support office. These offices offer free child support services to people who receive public assistance, such as … more

Instructions to File a Motion to Modify or Set Aside Parentage
Use these instructions if you already have obtained a Court order for Child Support and want to modify or set aside parentage if genetic test … more
Motion of Genetic Testing
Use this form to petition the court for an order to have genetic testing performed on your child to determine paternity. (JDF 1505 R3/04)
Order for Genetic Testing
The court will use this form to grant a petition for genetic testing. (JDF 1508 R3/04)
Verified Motion to Modify or Set Aside an Order Determining Parentage
Use this form to request that the court enter an order modifying or set aside an order determining parentage and modify child support as … more

How To Establish Paternity in Family Law Matters
In most states an unmarried man does not automatically have any parental rights or responsibilities over a child which may be his until his paternity is established. This includes custody, visitation or a requirement to pay child support. Because establishing paternity is a serious action you should contact an attorney. Establishing a child’s paternity will enable that … more