Terminating NCPs Rights

[LdiJ]

You did spell it right though in your reply.

I also caught this in her post


TROXEL V. GRANVILLE wasn't that case decided in 2000? 11 years ago is not recent IMO.

Yep, June 2000.

 

[proudfatherof1]

Would a grandmother with drug convictions and who has also lost her children before to CYS have a chance as well? As I stated she is the only one I am worried about since nobody knows who moms father is.

 

[Proserpina]

Would a grandmother with drug convictions and who has also lost her children before to CYS have a chance as well? As I stated she is the only one I am worried about since nobody knows who moms father is.

How long ago (for both)?

 

[proudfatherof1]

2 years since drug conviction (trying to sell to an undercover policeman) and less than a year since she had her 11 year old son taken from her and he was returned to her about 4 months later. This is the 3rd time she has lost him for a period of time to CYS. She has lost all 3 of her other kids to CYS previously as well. All 3 of the other ones are now over 18.

 

[TinkerBelleLuvr]

AT.THIS.TIME. how often does this grandmother see the grandchild?

 

[proudfatherof1]

She has not seen him in over a year and a half

 

[TinkerBelleLuvr]

Then how can it be in the best interest of the child to have a relationship with someone the child does not know?

File for the TPR and get on with it. Or do nothing. That is your choice.

 

[LdiJ]

She has not seen him in over a year and a half

Ok, if she hasn't seen him in a year and a half, and she has a recent drug conviction plus recently had a child removed by CPS, then she would not have a very strong chance of winning a gpv suit, even in PA. However, that would not take away her standing to sue, so she could still bring a case forward and make you defend against it.

 

[proudfatherof1]

I do not know, someone else brought up the grandparent rights. I was mainly asking if I have enough to try to get moms rights terminated. I do not want to waste my time and money if it would not be worth it. That is money I could use towards my child. If it is worth the shot no matter how small then I will do what it takes.

 

[Tex78704]

Under the circumstances, trying to terminate mom's rights will be an uphill battle, a long and expensive one, and one in which she will have the advantage of a court appointed attorney if she cannot afford one. Unless you have a lot of time and money to burn, it's best to save these for more worthwhile endeavors.

 

[LeemonGator]

If you had mentioned IL, MI, FL, TN and WA (the most parent friendly states) and SC, GA and several others (second tier for parent friendly) instead of the ones you mentioned, I would think that you had some familiarity with the subject.


I'd assert that Indiana is the most parent friendly state.

 

[Proserpina]

If you had mentioned IL, MI, FL, TN and WA (the most parent friendly states) and SC, GA and several others (second tier for parent friendly) instead of the ones you mentioned, I would think that you had some familiarity with the subject.


I'd assert that Indiana is the most parent friendly state.

You DO understand the context that LdiJ was using, right?

 

[Artemis_ofthe_Hunt]

You DO understand the context that LdiJ was using, right?

I don't think so... it would require looking up Troxel case in order to understand that one...

 

[LeemonGator]

I don't think so... it would require looking up Troxel case in order to understand that one...

Seems simple....“fit parents” are presumed to act in their children’s best interests.

 

[Artemis_ofthe_Hunt]

Seems simple....“fit parents” are presumed to act in their children’s best interests.

You need to google the Troxel case. THAT would be the reference that Ld is making.

Troxel v. Granville, U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument