Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption

Phoenix Adoption Attorneys

Termination of Parental Rights

DeShon Pullen & Associates, PLC can assist its clients in matters involving termination of parental rights and adoptions. In order to terminate parental rights, a Petition To Terminate Parental Rights must be filed in juvenile court. There are specific procedures that must be followed regarding the process and several court hearings. DeShon Pullen & Associates, PLC has the experience and knowledge regarding the process and procedures in juvenile court.

The main purpose of terminating a parent's rights is to allow another individual to adopt the minor child. An example of when an individual may terminate parental rights, is when grandparents are taking care of their grandchildren because the minor child's parents are unable to care for the minor child.

Adoption

DeShon Pullen & Associates, PLC can also assist its clients with adoption cases. In an adoption matter, a Petition for Adoption is filed in juvenile court. Adoption matters require several court hearings and notices during the pending of the action. DeShon Pullen & Associates, PLC is familiar with the specific procedures regarding adoption matters and is knowledgeable about the juvenile court requirements. In addition, DeShon Pullen & Associates, PLC can handle cases involving the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in which there are separate and distinct procedures that have to be followed when a minor child falls under the ICWA.