How do I terminate parental rights?

In Oklahoma, the process of terminating parental rights is not easy and requires a long, legal process. Terminating parental rights means the legal parent-child relationship is severed, and a natural parent is no longer responsible for the child’s welfare. In Oklahoma, parental rights can be terminated through a Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) or an Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights (TPR). A Voluntary TPR occurs when the natural parent willingly gives up parental rights. This agreement must be approved by the court. The petition for the TPR must include the reason the natural parent is giving up parental rights, the name of the child, and the name of the person who will be adopting the child. Involuntary TPR occurs when the natural parent is unwilling to give up parental rights. The court will either hold a hearing to determine if the TPR is in the best interest of the child or there must be another type of legal action that shows the parent is neglecting the child’s needs or is unfit. A hearing may be necessary to prove neglect or unfitness. Terminating parental rights is an important step in the adoption process. If you have any questions about the process, it’s important to talk to an attorney or adoption agency in Oklahoma for more information.

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