Category Archives: Parental Rights

Kansas High Court Rules Against Sperm Donor

David Klepper, Topeka correspondent to the Kansas City Star reports on the decision last Friday denying a sperm donor any rights to the child, as there was no written agreement.
In a 4-2 decision, the court held that the state law is justified and clear: if Hendrix wanted a relationship with the children, he should […]

Shared Parenting Custody Calendar Software

Using a shared parenting custody calendar can help you keep track of everything important in your children’s lives, including the visitation schedule and how the custody arrangement is working.’ One of the easiest ways to do this is by using child custody and visitation software, such as the Custody Toolbox.
What Is The Custody […]

Your Rights As A Noncustodial Parent

Losing fulltime access to your kids is the most painful part of divorce for most parents. Suddenly you’re stuck with being what feels like a ‘visitor’ in your child’s life. What are your legal rights when you’re a part-time parent because of divorce?
The Court Order Rules
What’s written in the court order on custody, […]

Terminatinating The Parental Rights of The Disabled

In its recent decision, South Carolina Dept. of Social Services v. Mother, the S.C. Court of Appeals affirmed the Family Court’s termination of the mother’s parental rights to her daughter.’ The appellate court rejected the mother’s argument that the Department of Social Services had not properly provided services to accommodate her condition of mild mental […]

M.B. v. D.W., Termination Of Parental Rights Of Transgendered Parent

M.B. v. D.W. ___S.W. 3d ___ (Ky. App. 2007), decided September 21, 2007.TC granted a petition for adoption, which thereby terminated Father’s parental rights. The TC held, pursuant to statutory authority, that termination was appropriate because the child had suffered neglect and emotional harm. TC reasoned that the harm resulted from father’s failure […]