Parental Rights Termination Guide

Summary

In Florida, if a parent abandons a child for over a year, the other parent can petition the court to terminate their parental rights. Factors considered include the length of abandonment and attempts to maintain contact. Consult a family law attorney for personalized advice.

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I have a custody question
Hello Emily, I'll do my best to assist you. Could you please provide more details about your custody issue? Also, it would be helpful to know your location as custody laws can vary by state.
If someone has joint custody but one of the parents has abandoned the child, they moved to a different city and had no contact, don’t visit , can their parental rights be terminated?
Hello Emily. The termination of parental rights is a serious matter and varies by state. Could you let us know where you are located to provide more relevant advice?
Ok
I'm sorry, Emily. I didn't get the location from your response. Could you please let me know which state you're in? It will help me provide more accurate information.
Florida
In Florida,
- If a parent abandons the child, the other parent can petition the court to terminate their parental rights.
- Factors considered include the length of abandonment and attempts to maintain contact.
- Consult a family law attorney for personalized advice.
It’s been 6 years
In Florida, if a parent has abandoned a child for over a year, a court may consider terminating their parental rights. You should consult a family law attorney to discuss your situation.
Thank you
You're welcome, Emily! If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. It's important to consult with a family law attorney in Florida to understand all your options. Best of luck!