Parental Rights Can Be Removed

There are parents who have abused their rights as parents. Although each State varies some on their laws regarding parents rights, the one thing that all States consider is the "best interest" of the children. If the children are suffering or placed in a position that might cause them harm a parent may lose their parental rights.

The laws regarding parental rights provide a safety net for the children and that's a very positive thing -
our children deserve protection at all times.

Many times and this is the sad part, children are too young and not capable of expressing themselves or discussing what is actually happening while they are residing with parents or a parent. These children need a liaison, someone who cares and takes the necessary steps to protect the children/

Other times parents actually threaten their older children in order to hide behind their abusive behaviors without any consequences. Family members, friends and co-workers don't like to get involved in family issues, sometimes relatives actually fear for their own safety if they expose an abusive parent or parents.

Thanks to law enforcement officers, social service workers and some family members children that are living in abusive situations are removed from their home. Often times this is a double edge sword for the children, because they love their parents and don't want to be separated from them even though removing them from parental control is in their "best interests."

It's extremely important to protect the children and yet removal of parental rights is a critical decision and the Courts base their decisions entirely on the "best interest" of the children. Here are some of the issues presented to the Courts when making a determination if in fact the children should be removed from the home.

Go to the Findlaw website that identifies abuse both physically and mentally

 http://family.findlaw.com/parental-rights-and-liability/checklist-grounds-for-terminating-parental-rights.html

Very seldom do I insert my opinion in my articles, but I'm a grandmother of eight beautiful angels and I have "zero" tolerance for abusive or negligent parents. If a parent is struggling financially or feels they need some help in caring for their children, there are many many programs that can and will offer assistance to a parent that is struggling.

Although it's the norm now in our Nation at this time, to turn your head and not get involved reconsider this shallow excuse that it's best not to intercede even for infants, toddlers and older children. I truly think we are our brother's keeper and as a human being and citizen of this great Country it is our duty to protect our children.

As Always,
Little Tboca

www.caseboss.com

Divorce Den – One Party Didn't Have Their Seat belt On

Possibly the biggest mistake made by those contemplating divorce is allowing their emotions to dictate their actions. Contested divorces usually end up in a potentially dangerous roller coaster ride that can and often ends up in a super crash, because one party didn’t have their seat belt on…

It’s human nature to want to punish and pay back your spouse, and that’s exactly the reason so many people settle for detours. Getting a divorce isn’t easy by any stretch of the imagination and you owe it to yourself to slow down and learn what is involved in the divorce process.

Detours like paying $149 bucks for divorce forms that often aren’t approved by your state’s courts or falling for the false information that is offered on going pro se (self - representation.)  Pro se divorce is a tough way to go if you and your spouse can’t agree on child custody, alimony or division of marital assets.

Anger, confusion and the intense desire to take control of one’s life can lead to detours that actually derail your chance to control your destiny. Before heading down the bumpy divorce road, find out what your options are and develop a game plan. 

One of the safest ways to get the correct divorce forms is from your state’s government website. Each state offers a roadmap explaining in how to file for divorce. Go to your government website and search for divorce.

Before filing for divorce study your state family laws. Find out what your state’s Statute of Limitations, learn how to legally serve papers on your spouse and verify what family law court will handle your divorce case.  This is just preliminary information, but will prevent many mistakes as you head into the divorce process.

Most of the state government sites give you step by step instruction on filing your papers, answering interrogatories, temporary orders etc. If children are involved, study the information at theses sites on child custody, child support and parenting time. There’s a wealth of knowledge available if you just take the time to study and read it.

Another excellent resource is http://family.findlaw.com/divorce/  this site offers in depth information on family law, divorce, child custody, alimony, division of marital assets and offers the government websites in each state where you can get your divorce forms.

It’s your life, your future and it is possible to experience a favorable decision from the family law judge. Control your emotions, develop a good game plan and be diligent about finding answers to all of your questions. 

As Always,

Little Tboca