Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) in Glen Burnie
Legal Assistance for Termination of Parental Rights
Many children's lives are complicated by the fact that one of their parents retains parental rights despite that parent's absence from the child's up-bringing. Single parents are often placed in the frustrating position of having to secure consent to major decisions regarding the child from an absentee father or mother who doesn't take responsibility for the child in the daily challenges of parenting. Parental rights are secured by law for those who actually raise the child, and under certain circumstances, a parent who fails to live up to basic expectations will have their rights revoked involuntarily. Common situations where this will occur include:
- Abandonment or extreme disinterest
- Abuse or neglect
- Mental illness or deficiency
- Alcohol or drug incapacity
- Felony conviction and incarceration
If you have been left with the burden of raising your children, you may want to speak with an aggressive Glen Burnie divorce attorney about your options for petitioning the court to have the other parent's rights terminated. It is also possible to file for a voluntary termination, if your child's father or mother consents to the action and is willing to forfeit their parental rights and responsibilities. Termination of rights is also useful in facilitating adoption, allowing the adoptive parents to fully assume their new role, rather than being restricted to guardianship.
Divorce Lawyer Serving Anne Arundel County
Ward Pratz & Associates, P.A. has been serving the community since 1997, and we focus on achieving results for our clients. We know how strongly you feel about your own parental rights and we will work closely with you to achieve your goals regarding termination, whether it is for adoption or to remove the other parent from the decision making process. Careful preparation is essential to increase the chances that your petition will be approved, and we will work diligently throughout your case to meet your needs.
Contact a Glen Burnie divorce attorney to learn more about what you can to do execute a termination of parental rights.