Voluntarily Terminate Parental Rights

Summary

Voluntarily terminating parental rights involves complex legal considerations. If your children are in foster care and you are recovering from a traumatic situation, its crucial to discuss your intentions with your case worker. They can provide specific information about the process and potential consequences. Generally, if there are no legal restrictions, CPS may allow contact with your children after the legal matters are resolved. Always consult a legal professional for personalized advice.

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I was just wondering if I were to voluntarily terminate my rights to my children to cps. A
Hello **** ****! I understand that you are considering voluntarily terminating your rights to your children. Can you please provide me with some more information about your situation?
After everything is said and done would they still be able to contact me on their own accord? They are 14yrs old. They were placed in foster care and are doing better than they ever have. And I just went through a very traumatic domestic violence situation. And I want to do what is ultimately best for them. And I know that I have a long road of recovery ahead of me.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. It's important to prioritize the well-being of your children. I have a few questions to better understand your situation:

*. Are you currently involved in any legal proceedings regarding the custody or care of your children?
*. Have you discussed your concerns and intentions with the child protective services (CPS) or your caseworker?
*. Have you considered seeking legal advice or counseling to help you make an informed decision?

Please provide more information so that I can assist you further.
Yes there is an open case. They gave accusations that my very soon to be Ex husband abused them sexually. Plus I do suffer from substance abuse disorder and have been struggling. Especially with my husband becoming more and more abusive. It went as far as he was planning on murdering me. I have not spoke with my case worker yet. I wanted to do some research first before I make in rash decisions
I'm sorry to hear about the difficult situation you're facing, ****. It's important to prioritize your safety and the well-being of your children. Here are a few things to consider:

- It's crucial to speak with your case worker as soon as possible to discuss your concerns and intentions regarding the voluntary termination of your rights.
- Your case worker will be able to provide you with specific information about the process and any potential implications or consequences.
- In cases involving allegations of abuse, it's important to gather any evidence or documentation that supports your claims and share them with your case worker.
- If you feel unsafe or believe that your life is in immediate danger, please contact your local law enforcement agency for assistance.

Remember, it's always best to consult with a legal professional who can provide personalized advice based on the specific details of your case.
Thankfully my husband is currently in jail on other matters not related to the incident and for assault due to his actions. I just went to know if they choose to speak with me after it's all done if legally they can
It's important to consult with a legal professional for personalized advice, but generally, if your husband is in jail and there are no legal restrictions, CPS may choose to speak with you after the legal matters are resolved.