How do I terminate parental rights in Indiana?

How do I terminate parental rights in Indiana?

In Indiana, only a court with juvenile or probate jurisdiction can order the termination of the parent-child relationship. In a CHINS case, the parents can agree to the termination of their parental rights, or the court can order it even if the parents don’t agree.

How do you win a termination of parental rights case?

Keep in mind that to win a case to terminate parental rights, you’ll need to present very persuasive evidence to the court, such as lack of contact, lack of support, abandonment, abuse, neglect, ongoing indifference, or failure to care for the child.

Can I terminate my ex’s parental rights?

If you want your ex’s parental rights terminated, you must file a petition in a court with appropriate jurisdiction. You usually file in the county where you and your child live, or you may file in the county where the other parent lives.

What are my rights as a mother in Indiana?

So the statute says two things, a mother has sole legal custody of child unless it says otherwise in the Indiana Paternity Affidavit (if there is one timely and properly executed) or unless a Court order says otherwise. (ii) have equal access to the child’s school and medical records.

What happens if you don’t cooperate with CPS?

A: Yes. But refusing entry to CPS will not end the investigation. If CPS has information that a child may be in danger, they have the authority to go to court to ask for a court order—similar to a search warrant—requiring you to allow them access.

What are my rights if CPS comes to my house?

CPS has absolutely no right to enter your home unless they have a warrant signed by a judge. The only way an investigator can come into your home without a warrant is if you invite them in. If the investigator show up with police and they believe there is an imminent threat, they have the right to enter your home.

Can CPS use your past against you?

Absolutely. Your entire case history can and most likely will be used against you. The more you endanger your children the more likely you are to lose them for good and everyone from case workers to the judge will look at your entire history with CPS.

Can CPS spy on you?

You can sue CPS in their Official and Individual Capacity. They do spy on you. Whoever said they don’t has not been in a BenchMark Meeting where the Caseworker said she found your Facebook Post in a Group. Another thing they do to Parents is Predictive Negligence at every 45 day Benchmark Meeting before the court date.

Can CPS look at your Facebook?

On sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, you can change your settings so that only friends can see your information. However, even this may not be enough. Remember that your friends could give your information to CPS or someone involved in the case, like a CPS caseworker or CASA, could ask to become your friend.

How do I stop a fake CPS report?

You can even have your attorney on speaker phone during the conversation with the caseworker. Your caseworker may have the right to inspect the home and speak with the child or children in question. Depending on your state, you may be able to take legal action against those who knowingly make false claims against you.