Every child needs the unconditional love and sense of belonging that comes with a permanent family. Without this sense of permanency, children can often experience uncertainty about who will care for them in the future and doubts about who they can depend upon to meet their needs. For foster children who cannot safely return to their biological parents, the move to legal permanency through adoption or a transfer of permanent legal custody is preferable.
At Groshek Law in Minneapolis, attorney Christa Groshek advises and represents foster parents who are seeking permanency for the foster children who have now become "family". It is essential that your rights are protected and that each step of the process is completed correctly. Christa has experience working throughout the state of Minnesota and understands these procedures and requirements for permanency. She also fights for parents to get their children back under certain circumstances.
Minneapolis Child Custody and the Termination of Parental Rights
There are several paths to permanency with two basic outcomes: adoption and the transfer of permanent legal custody. These two dispositions have significant differences. While both dispositions provide permanent caregivers with many of the same rights as biological parents, adoption provides the child with all of the legal benefits of a child who is born into that family. For a transfer of permanent legal custody, the legal relationship will end when the child turns 18 and is considered an adult.
For a child to be adopted, there must be a termination of parental rights by the birth parents. With a transfer of permanent custody, the termination of parental rights does not have to occur. The parent retains a right to reasonable visitation.
An experienced lawyer can answer your questions and advise you on the advantages and disadvantages of the options for permanency. Christa will guide you through the process and help you make the right choices for you and your family. To learn more, contact Groshek Law for a free initial consultation.
