Can a parental rights and responsibilities to their child be terminated upon petition by parents?
Full Question:
I am 15 year old living in Maine with my parents. I am aware of the rights and responsibilities of parents to their child. I would like to know if parental rights and responsibilities can be terminated?
01/18/2017 |
Category: Partnerships |
State: Maine |
#30489
Answer:
“1. Modification or Termination.
An order for parental rights and responsibilities may be modified or terminated as circumstances require:
A. Upon the petition of one or both of the parents; or
B. Upon the motion of an agency or person who has been granted parental rights and responsibilities or contact with a child under this chapter.”
An order for parental rights and responsibilities may be modified or terminated as circumstances require:
A. Upon the petition of one or both of the parents; or
B. Upon the motion of an agency or person who has been granted parental rights and responsibilities or contact with a child under this chapter.”