Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights?

Voluntary and Involuntary termination of parental rights is governed by state statute. Involuntary termination is based on continued neglect and/or abuse of the child; disabling mental illness, extended and continual alcohol or drug-induced incapacity, failure to support or maintain contact with the child and other harmful and intractable dangers and offenses. In a voluntary termination, the parent may want to exit from a long child support Order and signs the papers willingly.

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