I am in a child protection case due to my son's dad making up stuff about me once I left him and now we have the permanancy hearing next week and hes saying if I dont sign to have my rights voluntarily terminated that they will be terminated involuntarily none-the-less and if i choose to have more kids, those kids will be taken from me from birth and placed into foster care... is this possiable???
2007-05-23 07:10:49 · 7 answers · asked by ☆rebel yell☆ 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Yes it can affect your future. Do Not let him push you around if you know youre a fit mother and not doing drugs or anything challenge him back. Take a drug test whatever you have to do. But you have to fight back if you know it's thr right thing to do. I did and I won! It can be done.
2007-05-23 07:19:53 · answer #1 · answered by do you know me? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parental rights are not involuntarily terminated solely on the basis of another person's word. There must be evidence to back up the termination. Depending on the allegations made against you and the ruling of the judge, it is possible that you will be prevented from parenting any other children ever. Who is the "he" you mention in your question? If this is anyone other than your lawyer speaking than do not listen to them. Even if it is your lawyer speaking and you feel that your rights are being terminated with no basis, you have every right to seek new counsel. Parental rights terminations in our state are generally the result only in the most serious of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect cases. Frequently the parent has some form of substance abuse impairing his/her ability to care for him/herself let alone adequately caring for a child. If your character is being questioned due to frequent DUI arrests or use of illegal drugs, you would run the risk of having your parental rights terminated, but you may be given certain criteria to meet (such as random drug testing or mandatory rehab) before the final termination papers are filed. I suggest you work with your lawyer and follow court orders, but don't pay attention to what your ex has to say.
2007-05-23 14:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop letting him bully you. Unless you are a very bad criminal, or a drug abuser, there's a very good possibility you won't lose your son. Take your chances with the judge. Don't sign any thing. You really need an attorney. As far as your future children, if there's even a slight chance you could lose another child because of the way you are living your life, then you need to change it.
2007-05-23 14:43:39 · answer #3 · answered by foreverhoyt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What he says is true, if you have your rights involuntarily terminated they will take your children if you choose to have more. If you are at the point where they are going to take away your rights, that must mean you weren't following your service plan with the social service agency.
2007-05-23 15:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by Aumatra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible? Yes. Likely... No. Don't let your son's dad bully you into agreeing to something you aren't comfortable with. Do you have someone appointed to represent you at the permanancy hearing? If so, communicate to them his threat. If not, act professional in court, but don't give up and give in. Stand up for your rights as that little boy's mom... he needs you in his life.
2007-05-23 14:32:19 · answer #5 · answered by Stacey S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can. If you have your children taken away by dss they will watch you. However, is it your son's dad saying these things? You really need a lawyer and fight tooth and nail for your son. I would like to say that dss knows how to detect lies but it isn't always so.
2007-05-23 14:54:03 · answer #6 · answered by Sharon M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!
2007-05-25 13:09:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋