Parental Rights in the United States

Termination of Parental Rights in the context of Juvenile and Family Law

Definition ofTermination of Parental Rights, published by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges: A judicial proceeding freeing a child from all custody and control by a parent or parents, so that the child can be adopted by others.

Termination of Parental Rights Under Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA)

This section examines the Termination of Parental Rights Under Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) subject in its related phase of trial. In some cases, other key elements related to trials, such as personal injury, business, and criminal litigation, are also addressed.

Defense in Proceeding for Termination of Parental Rights on Ground of Mental Disability

This section discusses generally the subject of Defense in Proceeding for Termination of Parental Rights on Ground of Mental Disability, how to determine the facts essential to Defense in Proceeding for Termination of Parental Rights on Ground of Mental Disability, and, to some extent, how to prove it in litigation and defense. Related topics are also addressed.