How Does a Termination of Parental Rights Case Work in Orange County?

The title of this video is, "How does a termination of parental rights case work in Orange County?"

When a child is born in a marital union, his or her birth parents automatically have certain rights and obligations regarding that child, including the right to custody and the obligation to equally support the child financially. The State of California generally promotes keeping children with their parents as long as it is in the child’s best interests. However, parental rights are sometimes terminated due to various reasons. Parental rights can be , given up voluntarily or a parent, guardian or other third party can request the court terminate parental rights if certain facts exist. One way is if the child is left with the other parent for a period of one year without any communication or financial support. If there is no contact for the required one year, there is a presumption of abandonment of the child. The second prong of the test is the court will look to see if it is in the child’s best interests to terminate the parent’s parental rights. The process of terminating parental rights in California can vary, especially depending on the cause for termination. It is always important to work with a family law attorney if you are facing the loss of your parental rights, even if you are doing so voluntarily. The consequences of terminating parental rights are life-changing and rarely reversible.

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