termination of parental rights

H.E.A. 1064, P.L. 64 Effective: July 1, 2016 Allows a parent who is the victim of an act of rape from which a child was conceived to file a petition to terminate the parent-child relationship between the child and the alleged perpetrator of the act of rape. Requires a court to terminate the parent-child relationship if the court finds: (1) by clear and convincing evidence that the … [Read more...] about Terminating the parent-child relationship

The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1064, sponsored by Sen. Charbonneau, concerning terminating the parent-child relationship when the child is conceived during a rape. This bill extends to the parent who was the victim of the rape the opportunity to file a termination of parental rights (TPR) case against the alleged perpetrator of the rape. The juvenile or probate court would … [Read more...] about Terminating the parent-child relationship

The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1064 authored by Rep. Slager on terminating the parent-child relationship. The bill allows a parent, who is a victim of rape resulting in the conception of a child, to file a petition to terminate the parental rights of the alleged rapist. The bill includes time frames for filing a petition depending on the age of the parent/victim. Testimony in … [Read more...] about Terminating the parent-child relationship