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Child removed from birth mother due to drugs. Can Mother now get the child back from paternal Aunt?

Child removed from birth mother due to drugs. Can Mother now get the child back from paternal Aunt?

Q: What happens when a child is taken away from its mother?

When a child is taken away from their mother, a court typically issues a custody order that places the child in the care of a guardian or foster family. The mother may have the opportunity to regain custody if she meets specific requirements set by the court, such as demonstrating stability and fitness.

Q: In which type of guardianship do parents not lose their parental rights?

In temporary or limited guardianship, parents do not lose their parental rights. This type of guardianship allows a guardian to care for the child while the parents retain their rights and responsibilities, which can be reinstated once the situation improves.

Q: Does permanent guardianship terminate parental rights?

Yes, permanent guardianship typically results in the termination of parental rights. Once established, the biological parents cannot regain custody unless the court reverses the guardianship order. This is a significant legal step that permanently alters the parent-child relationship.

Q: How do you get your child back from the father?

To regain custody of a child from the father, a mother may need to file a petition in court. She must demonstrate that she is fit to care for the child and that it is in the child's best interest to return to her custody. The court will evaluate the circumstances and may require evidence of stability and capability.

Full question:

Child removed from birth mother due to drugs and negligence been with paternal aunt and uncle for a year now birth mother threatens to take daughter back what are the guardians rights?

Category: Guardianship
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Tennessee

Answer:

If the Mother is now fit she could seek to regain custody, or the order removing them from her. However, since they were taken away by Court order she would have to seek another order to get them back and terminate the Guardianship.

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FAQs

What rights do non-biological parents have?

Non-biological parents, such as guardians, have the right to make decisions regarding the child's welfare, education, and healthcare. However, these rights can be limited by the biological parents' rights unless a court has terminated those rights. If the biological parents regain fitness, they may challenge the guardianship and seek custody.

What happens when a child is taken away from its mother?

What rights do you lose under guardianship?

Under guardianship, biological parents may lose certain rights, such as the ability to make decisions about the child's upbringing. However, they do not automatically lose all parental rights unless a court terminates those rights. Guardianship allows the guardian to act in the child's best interest while the parents retain some rights.