Terminate Parental Rights Process

Summary

In Pennsylvania, to terminate a parents rights due to abandonment, you must file a petition for involuntary termination. This involves proving the parent has not seen, asked about, or provided for the child. You must also demonstrate that terminating rights is in the childs best interest. Attempt to serve the parent through various methods, such as certified mail or publication. Consulting with a family law attorney can provide guidance through this process.

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Cass
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If a dad is on a birth certificate but has no seen asked about or provided for the child in years and cannot be served how to you get their rights taken
Hi Cass! In Pennsylvania, to terminate a parent's rights, you generally need to file a petition for involuntary termination of parental rights. The process typically involves:
- Proving abandonment or neglect.
- Showing that terminating rights is in the child's best interest.
- Attempting to serve the parent through various means.
Have you tried all possible methods to serve the father?
Involuntary termination due to abandonment
To move forward with an involuntary termination due to abandonment in Pennsylvania, you can take the following steps:
- File a petition for involuntary termination of parental rights.
- Prove abandonment (parent hasn't seen, asked about, or provided for the child).
- Attempt to serve the parent through various methods (certified mail, publication).
Have you consulted with a family law attorney to guide you through this process?