Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Parental rights
I received a summons about my parental rights being removed by the courts the mother had custody and was found to be neglectful what happens if my rights are terminated in the papers it said i was not there financially or emotionaly for the child and that is wrong my child support has been taken out of my check every week and every time i tried to see the child my ex-girlfriend would not show up so i don't see it as being my fault
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Parental rights
Since the mother was found "neglectful", the court has decided it is in the Best Interest of the Child to be available for adoption by another family. In order to do this they must terminate your parental rights. If you wish to fight this you MUST answer the summons. You will need to show the court that you are fit, capable and willing to raise the child and that the "Best Interest" of the child is to be with you.
Re: Parental rights
You can fight this in court, with or without a lawyer.
It would help to have a lawyer who is knowledgable in this area of law.
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