What happens at a termination hearing?
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What happens at a termination hearing?
Termination hearing At the hearing, both sides will appear ready to present evidence and testify in support of their positions. The respondent parent will have a chance to tell the judge why his or her rights should not be taken away. The petitioner will need to submit evidence which supports termination.
What can I expect from a TPR hearing?
At the hearing, the judge will ask both of the parties any questions that the judge might have. If the the parent the petition is filed against (the “Respondent”) is there: The parent will be able to tell the judge whether he or she agrees or disagrees with having parental rights terminated.
Can TPR be reversed?
Answer. If your parental rights have been terminated by a court of law and/or your children have been legally adopted, in most states there is no provision for reinstating parental rights or reversing an adoption decree except under certain circumstances such as fraud, duress, coercion, etc.
