How can I terminate my ex's parental rights?

Nia Guzman, the mother of Chris Brown's daughter Royalty is in a custody and child support battle with the rapper following an initial agreement for $1,500.00 per month. She has made statements about not trusting Brown with Royalty while he's on tour. Chris has comeback and said that he does not trust Nia with the child because Nia's new boyfriend is a felon on the run.* Nia seems to be fighting to limit or end Chris's visitation rights. While we do not know how this case will end, if you are also wondering if you or your ex's rights can be terminated, this post may be helpful. 

To terminate your ex's parental rights you must show the court that your ex:

1. Abused or neglected the child
2. Has not provided financial support or consistent care to the child for 6-12 months depending on the circumstances
3. Is incapable of providing care due to a mental illness 
4. Has lost his/her parental rights to another child or
5. There are pending adoption proceedings and he/she does not object to the adoption

To request that the court terminate your ex's rights, you must:

1. Be the parent of the child
2. The child has lived with you for at least 2 years or
3. You have filed for adoption

Keep in Mind

• You WILL have a hearing on your request so you'll be required to answer your ex's questions and prepare questions for him/her to answer. Because we all have a Constitutional and inherent right to care for our children you have an uphill battle in convincing the judge to terminate your ex's parental rights. 

• Terminating a person's parental rights completely and permanently terminates all rights and obligations of the parent to the child. So you cannot terminate your ex's rights then ask for child support or change your mind later.

• This is usually the type of case pursued by the Department of Social Services or a procedure completed during an adoption case. 

There are other instances that permit the termination of parental rights but this is a quick list for those looking for concise information. Your first step is likely to file a custody and/or child support claim so, feel free to contact my office with any questions specific to your case.

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*" Chris Brown -- My Baby Mama's BF Is a Wanted Man!!" by TMZ Staff, Aug. 28, 2015, 11:50 AM PDT. http://www.tmz.com/2015/08/28/chris-brown-king-ba-wanted-forgery-nia-guzman-royalty.

*"Chris Brown -- My Baby Mama's Got Terrible Judgment In Boyfriends," by TMZ Staff, Sept. 1, 2015 3:40 AM PDT. http://www.tmz.com/search/news/chris%20brown?adid=TMZ_Web_Nav_Search#ixzz3kh9dRnOK.

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