Tampa Family Law Attorney:
Termination of Parental Rights
A child is entitled to a strong relationship with each parent. However, if it can be shown that a parent has had no significant contact with a minor child for three to five years, Florida law, under Chapter 39, allows the court to terminate parental rights. Attorneys at the Law Offices of Kuske & Ragano, P.A. in Tampa represent mothers, fathers, and other relatives in actions involving requests for termination of parental rights (TPR) to help clients demonstrate the best interests of their children.
A request for termination of parental rights
If a parent has been in prison for several years, and has made no significant effort to maintain a relationship with the child, the custodial parent may request the TPR in preparation for a stepparent adoption or a move out of the area. Our family lawyers counsel and represent clients in terminating parental rights.
Re-establishing a parent-child relationship
Our attorneys will help a parent who has been absent or has had no contact with a child to establish or renew a parental relationship before the court begins proceedings terminating parental rights. A first step might be to send a birthday card or gift. Slowly, with the help of counselors, we will help the parent demonstrate to the court his or her sincere intent to provide emotional and economic support to the child.
Our attorneys' legal services for families
- Divorce
- Mediation and Collaborative Law
- Child support guidelines
- Parental relocation
- Military divorce and custody
- Modification and enforcement
- Dependency cases
- Domestic violence restraining orders
Contact a Tampa lawyer at the Law Offices of Kuske & Ragano, P.A. today to learn more about how we can help you with the legal aspects of termination of parental rights. Our offices are conveniently located in downtown Tampa, five minutes from the Hillsborough County Courthouse. By thoroughly examining all aspects of your case in order to determine the best way in which to proceed, we strive to gain the results you seek. Get in touch with our firm today to enlist an ally who is dedicated to aggressively fighting for your rights.
