Saturday, February 16, 2013

Reinstatement of Parental Rights State Statute Summary

Reinstatement of Parental Rights State Statute Summary:

Reinstatement of Parental Rights

Every State has statutes providing for the termination of parental rights by a court. 
Termination of parental rights, which can be voluntary or involuntary, ends the legal 
parent-child relationship. Once parental rights have been terminated, the child is legally 
free to be placed for adoption.
Approximately nine states have legislation in place that allows for the reinstatement of 
parental rights following termination of parental rights. If a permanent placement has 
not been achieved within a specific timeframe, a petition may be filed with the court 
requesting reinstatement of the parent’s rights. If the court determines that the parent 
is now able to provide a safe home for the child, the request may be granted. The laws 
were developed in response to children who were aging out of the foster care system 
and re-establishing ties with parents and family members. 
Updated as of October 2012

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