If your parental rights are terminated, you will no longer have custody or control of your child. You will not be entitled to things like parenting time or inheritance. You can give up your rights as a parent or have them terminated by a court. Losing parental rights does not remove the duty to pay child support.
If you give birth in a Michigan hospital after your rights to a different child were terminated, your local MDHHS office will be notified. CPS will investigate whether your newborn child is at risk of harm. CPS will look at the reasons for the earlier termination. If the same problems still exist, CPS can ask a judge to remove the newborn from your care at the hospital.
Termination of parental rights is not something courts resort to immediately, but it is permanent. Therefore, courts will often give parents a chance to rectify the situation, which caused parental rights to come into question before making this decision.
Court Process Before Ending Guardianship
The court has the authority to terminate the guardianship. If it finds good cause, it will do so through a court order. The court will look at several factors to determine whether or not to terminate the guardianship. These include:
- Is the termination in the best interests of the child?
- Is the child’s parent stable and fit to regain legal custody?
- What is the preference of the child? (This typically only applies if the child is older than 12 years old)
Defense
Legal representation in Child Protective Services (CPS) cases is crucial for ensuring fair treatment, protecting parental rights, and navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding CPS proceedings.
Legal representation ensures that individuals involved in CPS cases receive fair treatment and due process under the law.
One of the primary roles of legal representation in CPS cases is to protect parental rights and uphold family integrity
Contact Kirsch Daskas Law Group
The attorneys at Kirsch Daskas Law Group specialize in cases involving children. We are dedicated to defending your rights and supporting you through your situation. To schedule a consultation with our legal team, call us at 248-792-3060 or reach out to our firm online.
