QUESTION
How do I get the parental rights of my daughter's father terminated?
Asked on Jan 31st, 2015 on Child Custody - Arizona
More details to this question:
My daughter's father hasn't seen or contacted his child in over six months. In my state, I know this is considered abandonment. Do I have to go through a lawyer to terminate his rights or can I go through the court and if so, how would I need to go about this? I know I have a solid case, but I am not sure what information I might need to gather to petition a judge for this. Thank you for your time.
1 ANSWER
Judd S. Nemiro
In Arizona, you would need to file a Petition for Permanent Termination of Parenting Rights. Six months of no contact with the minor child typically establishes a case for abandonment.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2015 at 4:35 AM