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?
- Category: Partnerships
- Date:
- State: Maine
Answer:
In Maine, termination of parental rights and responsibilities is possible when an order is granted by the court upon certain circumstances namely: When a petition has been files by one of the parent or both the parents or upon a motion of an agency or persons who has been granted parental rights and responsibilities or contact with a child. 19-A M.R.S. §1657 states Modification or termination of orders for parental rights and responsibilities. It reads:“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.”
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