Experience Matters When Choosing Your Family Law Attorney
Petitions for the termination of parental rights are a serious matter, whether you are a parent who is concerned about your child's safety or it is your parenting that is being challenged. Amidst the turmoil of emotions from helplessness to anger, there is only one piece of advice that you need to remember. Contact a family lawyer who knows the process.
Attorney Brett Moore has spent thousands of hours in court successfully representing the interests of children and their parents in TPR hearings in Guilford County and throughout High Point.
The stakes are very high in these cases, and experience does matter. At the law office of M. Brett Moore, PLLC, we not only have extensive experience involving the process, but also place a high priority on effectively resolving these matters.
The Process Under North Carolina Law
After a petition is filed, two things must be established under North Carolina law before a judge will grant an order to terminate a parent's rights.
The first part of the process is establishing grounds for termination. A judge may consider 11 grounds for termination, which include:
- Abuse or neglect
- Nonpayment of child support
- Abandonment
- Failure to provide adequate care and supervision of the child
- Other statutory factors
The second part of the process involves determining whether the termination of the parent's rights would be in the best interest of the child. Factors that a judge will consider are:
- Age of the child
- The bond between the minor child and the parent named in the petition
- What the likelihood is that the child may be adopted
- The relationship between the child and the proposed legal guardian, adoptive parent or individual who would be granted sole custody
- Any other factors that the judge deems relevant
If both of these are established, a judge can terminate a parent's rights and obligations to their child.
Know Your Rights | Know What To Expect
Whether you are filing a petition or responding to one, it is important that you know your rights. At our law firm, we not only educate you about your options but also provide honest advice about what to expect in the process. With our extensive experience, you can trust that your case is in good hands.
You can contact us through our online form or call our law office directly at 336-822-9209.
