Termination of Parental Rights

Termination Of Parental Rights Lawyer; Phoenix, Mesa, AZ

Learn More About Parents Rights in Arizona from an Experienced Divorce Lawyer

Arizona law takes parent-child relationships seriously, and it takes the well being of the child even more seriously.  Parental rights could be terminated if a parent is found to be abusive or incompetent. An addiction to alcohol or drugs will impair your ex’s ability to care for your children.  Sometimes, a parent’s mental stability may be a problem.  Because abuse, neglect, or abandonment could harm a child physically or emotionally, the court will act in the child’s best interest.

Whatever the situation, we are here to help.  Attorneys Steven Cole and Kelley Durham will help you present evidence effectively.  We offer the same legal services that a large firm would, such as depositions that can be used as evidence in court.  We will pursue your case assertively to protect your child’s well being and your rights as a parent.

In some cases, one parent may seek the termination of another parent’s child custody and visitation rights on the grounds that the accused parent did not “maintain a normal parental relationship with the child.”  In other cases, one parent may accuse the other of outright child abuse.  In other cases, a parent may be unable to care for the child adequately.

If you are concerned about your child’s safety, contact the law office of Steven N. Cole for a free consultation about your case.  We will provide vigorous litigation to help you protect your children under any circumstances.

Defend Your Children with a Phoenix Termination Of Parental Rights Lawyer

There are many circumstances under which a parent’s rights could be terminated in Arizona. For example, if the parent:

  • Abandons the child, as defined under Arizona law
  • Willfully neglects or abuses the child, which can lead to emotional or physical injury
  • Suffers from a mental illness or a chronic history of neglect or abuse
  • Fails to file a paternity claim
  • Is incarcerated, and thus no longer able to care for the child

Cases that involve child abuse, abandonment, and neglect deserve the most aggressive legal tactics available. We will offer an open and honest evaluation of your case, including possible strategies you could pursue and an assessment of your legal standing. Get a free case evaluation from the law office of Steven N. Cole today.