Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
I filed a petition for termination of parental rights in regards to my daughter who is now 11 on grounds of abandonment and contempt of court, Childs father hasn't seen my daughter or has paid child support ordered by court in 2006, legal father will sign voluntarily (has signed termination affidavit). I have a court date coming up in juvenile court but hear that juvenile court doesn't handle this so I am a bit confused.
If juvenile court is the right court what do I need to take with me as evidence? My husband will be there with my to testify he has been in my daughters life since the age of 7 mths and has been the only emotional/financial support she has received and we are also submitting a petition for step parent adoption in the near future.
1 Answer from Attorneys
You messed up badly in not hiring a lawyer. It is very unlikely a court will terminate rights based on a promise to adopt later since procedurally that is improper. Once you dismiss the juvenile case, your adoption lawyer, as part of the adoption itself, will get parental rights terminated. It is impossible to adopt without counsel and improper consents done now could harm the process so get counsel now.
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
