What are the Laws in Arizona Regarding Terminating a Parents Rights & Child Adoption?
Arizona courts must terminate all parental rights before a child can be adopted. baby image by Olberto Mejia. from Fotolia.com A child cannot be legally adopted until his birth parents’ rights are legally terminated. This termination of rights can be done voluntarily or involuntarily. Arizona courts must decide whether to terminate parental rights based on state laws. Once the parents’ rights are terminated, any Arizona resident can legally adopt the child in the state. Grounds for Parental Termination These grounds for terminating the parent-child relationship are considered in Arizona courts: 1) the parent abandoned the child; 2) the parent neglected or abused the child; 3) the parent cannot fulfill responsibilities because of mental illness or chronic drug abuse; 4) the potential father has failed to file a claim of paternity; 5) the parents have relinquished their rights or consented to the child’s adoption; 6) the child has been in out-of-home care for nine months and the parent r
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