Arizona law outlines several legal “grounds” for terminating parental rights. The court must find at least one of these statutory grounds, and also determine that termination is in the best interest of the child. Here’s
In Arizona, termination of parental rights is considered final and permanent—but there are a few limited circumstances where a parent may be able to seek reinstatement. General Rule: Termination Is Final Once your parental
Termination of parental rights in Arizona can happen in two distinct ways: voluntarily or involuntarily. Understanding the differences helps parents make informed decisions about their rights, obligations, and future options. What Is Voluntary Termination?
If you’ve received notice that someone is seeking to terminate your parental rights, or if DCS has begun a severance case against you, you still have legal options. Termination of parental rights is not automatic,
Termination of parental rights (TPR) is one of the most serious outcomes in any family law case. In Arizona, when a parent’s rights are terminated, it means they no longer have any legal connection to
What Is Guardianship? A guardianship gives a person other than the legal parent the ability to care for a child, including, but not limited to, taking possession of the child, enrolling the child in school,
Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption Q. I am trying to find out if I have to involve the biological father in the last-name change and joint custody or some type of legal rights to
Here’s a typical tale of Arizona Termination of Parental Rights… Minnie and Mickey had a baby eight years ago named Missy. They were never married. They entered into an agreement and filed it with the
Depending on the type of case you are involved in, you will likely have very different rights as a Father. The law treats Fathers very differently depending on the situation. Unfortunately, the law has not afforded
“I believe the Mother of my child may be using drugs. I found a pipe. She’s lost so much weight. I’m just not sure my child is safe and I have no proof that the
