Q: i was wondering how I would termaite my child's father rights
I have an Order of protection against my child's father because when I was pregnant he threaten to kill me and my unborn child and I was wanting to terminate his parental rights because he threatened me before telling if he didn't see his child he would hurt me and he does drugs and I was wondering how I could terminate his parental rights
A:
You will definitely need a lawyer's help. Here is a list of family lawyers near you: https://www.justia.com/lawyers/family-law/arkansas/monticello
From my research, it looks like there are only two methods are available to terminate a person's parental rights in Arkansas: (1) through the Arkansas Department of Human Services and (2) through the process of adoption. You aren't seeking adoption so you have to go the DHS.
A court will hesitant to take permanent action against a parent exercising his parental rights, and DHS will terminate parental rights only by determining that the parent has been abusive or neglectful.
"Provide your lawyer with evidence that the parent is not actively involved in the life of his child, especially if he is not consenting to the adoption. In Arkansas, you must prove that he has given implied consent by not visiting or supporting the child within the last six months, or that he left the child with another guardian without maintaining any type of communication regarding his care or support. Give your lawyer evidence that child support is in arrears, if applicable, to help provide evidence for your position.
Gather evidence regarding the parent's lack of fitness as a parent. When you go to court the judge will look to see if the parent is unfit and whether it is in the child's best interest to sever contact with this parent. Bring your attorney any evidence regarding drug or alcohol abuse, criminal problems, financial instability or other factors regarding his unfitness.
File your paperwork. File the adoption documents at the circuit court in the county where you reside. Pay the filing fee. After processing your documents, you will receive notification of the termination of parental rights hearing date. Attend the hearing."
http://legalbeagle.com/12121985-file-petition-termination-parental-rights-arkansas.html
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