Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Termination of parental rights

What is the criteria for teminating a mothers parental rights in the state of Maryland?


Asked on 2/15/06, 1:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Termination of parental rights

If you are talking about doing so against the mother's wishes, this is extremely difficult. You would have to show that the presence of the mother in the child's life is dangerous to the child's welfare. If you are simply talking about a change of custody, the burden is somewhat less.

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Answered on 2/15/06, 2:00 pm


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