Legal Question in Family Law in California

Parental Rights Taken Away

Can parental rights be taken away from the absent parent, by the parent who has physical custody, if they do not see the child for a specific amount of time?


Asked on 6/02/03, 12:44 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Parental Rights Taken Away

The custodial parent can request that the court terminate the absent parents parental rights. The absen t parent must not ahve contact with or pay support for the child for one year. The court normally will not terminate parental rights unles there is a step-parent to take the place of the absent parent.

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Answered on 6/02/03, 3:30 am


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