Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Laws on children in fostercare

My son and daughter where taken from me 7years ago and my parental rights where terminated . i was never accused of abuse or neglect it was a horable ordeal. i have tried to rectify the matter repeatedlly with no luck. Now my son will be 18 next month and the cps is telling me i will have to get a lawyer to try and establish any contact with him, because he is moderate MR and will remain in CPS custody . He was never adopted and I would like to know if there is anything I can do?


Asked on 5/14/07, 6:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Napier Troutman & Napier, PLLC

Re: Laws on children in fostercare

I cannot speak to Ohio law, but termination of parental rights means basically the same thing whereever you go. In the eyes of the law, you have no rights regarding your son, including contacting him. If you can get a lawyer, you may persuade a judge to be sympathetic, but it is unlikely you would succeed. The best shot I see is filing the motion to visit your son and a motion to assign a guardian ad litem to your son. If the guardian recommends contact and cps does not object too strenuously, there is a VERY slight chance of success.

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Answered on 5/16/07, 5:46 pm


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