Sentences with phrase «parental rights for»

Each state and territory in the US has separate and different laws that govern how parents can relinquish their parental rights for their child to be adopted.

While federal government programs seek to strengthen families by providing educational classes and mental and physical health treatment for convicted felons, many states have adopted statutes that permit a prompt termination of parental rights for incarcerated felons.

Although initially sceptical about the need for change, as the blinders are ripped from her eyes Maud realizes she must play her part to secure a brighter future for women across the country — which means equal pay, parental rights for mothers, access to education and a slew of other human rights — all of which she and other women of all social and economic classes were denied.

For same - sex couples with children, the end of their relationship can mean difficulties in establishing parental rights for both parents when one partner is not recognized as a legal parent by the state and by the court, and therefore is not granted custody or visitation.

Not exact matches

«In reviewing our parental leave policies, we have decided to make this change because it's the right thing to do for our people and their families,» Goler said.

From divvying up assets to asserting parental rights, the details of divorce that can be more clear - cut with heterosexual marriages are creating complications for same - sex couples.

Although there were some bumps in the road and tough parental questions asked, everything worked out all right for Beegel and his parents.

If Kenney doesn't follow the lead of Brown, his fellow social conservative caucus colleague, it likely signals one of two things: he does want the support of voters for whom parental rights regarding their pre-adolescents and teens are a big issue; or that he's calculated that a softening of his image would show weakness and isn't worth it, because his party has such a comfortable edge over Notley that he can afford to lose voters wary of anything resembling social conservatism.

«It's wrong for the Christy Clark government to systematically deny people with disabilities their rights to maternity and parental leave, and plunge them into poverty.»

«John Horgan and the B.C. New Democrats demanded that the government do the right thing for families by putting an end to their cruel policy of taking away parental leave and other Employment Insurance benefits from disabled British Columbians,» said Mungall.

It seems to make more sense for Republicans to focus policy proposals on parental rights and restrictions on late - term abortion while noting that - whatever their ultimate beliefs - some abortion restrictions are very unlikely to happen in any foreseeable future while third trimester abortion on - demand is a reality.

I concluded at the time of the riots that of all the things the government now needed to do, it was the married family which most urgently needed to be rebuilt: I was and remain as certain of that as anything I have ever written, and I have been saying it repeatedly for over 20 years: I was saying it, for instance, when I was attacking (in The Mail and also The Telegraph), as it went through the Commons, the parliamentary bill which became that disastrous piece of (Tory) legislation called the Children Act 1989, which abolished parental rights (substituting for them the much weaker «parental responsibility»), which encouraged parents not to spend too much time with their children, which even, preposterously, gave children the right to take legal action against theirparents for attempting to discipline them, which made it «unlawful for a parent or carer to smack their child, except where this amounts to «reasonable punishment»;» and which specified that «Whether a «smack» amounts to reasonable punishment will depend on the circumstances of each case taking into consideration factors like the age of the child and the nature of the smack.»

· The birthparents for these children have already relinquished their parental rights.

In Built on Love we re-live some of the earlier battles, and become uncomfortably aware of how any group or individual who tried to speak up for marriage and for parental rights experienced being marginalised, ignored, or openly insulted both by officialdom and in the media.

Disputed policies ranging from parental choice in education, to a tax break for married couples, to opposing the legalization of gay rights are all included in the «pro-family» package.

For a few examples: the protection of the unborn, the handicapped, and the dying; parental choice in education; tax and other policies supportive of marriage and the family; the defense of individual merit against quotas and related discriminations; the defense of property, civil, and religious rights against expansivist government control; and the vigorous affirmation of the achievements of Western culture, in opposition to multiculturalist fashions.

Further, Fr Fleming highlights a fact sheet which, prefaced by a short, generic disclaimer, «mentions the right to counselling on «sexual health», and that is code for abortion and contraception among other things.There is actually no moral right to such counselling, let alone counselling of children without parental consent.

Mr. Nye needs desperately to have some education regarding parental rights and tolerance for views other than his own!!!!!

You're so lucky to have paid paternity leave for so long — one of the things Sweden gets so right is its parental rights!

The regulations are due to come into force on 1 December 2014, and the options to use the new Shared Parental Leave rights will apply for parents who meet the eligibility criteria, where a baby is due to be born on or after 5 April 2015, or for children who are placed for adoption on or after that date.

But that's the rub, for me: I think people are reading that — at least the type like the person I know — and thinkin it's a parental right and no lawyer or cop is gonna stop them....

If you have a child aged under five, (or under 18 if your child is disabled), and if you have worked for your employer for at least a year, you have the right to take unpaid parental leave.

To qualify for this right, you must be named on your child's birth certificate or adoption certificate, or have legal Parental Responsibility — whether or not you live full - time with the child (find out more by reading the Dads» FAQ on Parental Responsibility, which you'll find via the link below).

In 2015, we will increase the age limit on parental leave from the current 5 years to 18 years, providing each parent the right to up to 18 week's unpaid parental leave for each child under 18.

• We 2 Have Parental Rights 132 Kentucky Blue Circle Apopka, FL 32712 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.we2haveparentalrights.com Georgia • COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere) Greater Atlanta: Support and Community for kids 8 + with one and / or more LGBT parent in the greater Atlanta area.

• all aspects of pregnancy, birth and new parenthood from a dad's perspective, including the most important health issues for his partner and baby • information on paternity leave and fathers» legal rights, including Parental Responsibility • sex during and after pregnancy • the financial help available to families • entertainment such as «the best toys for dads».

A parenting plan sets the tone for each parent's rights and responsibilities with respect to the child and can help minimize any parental conflict for the child.

It is used in cases in which a parent or parents are unable or unwilling to adequately perform their parental duties, making it necessary for someone else to assume those rights and responsibilities.

With the right parental controls, it becomes possible for you to ensure they do not access such unsafe and violent games.

Relinquishment Legal process by which birth parents voluntarily terminate their parental rights in order to free their child for adoption through a licensed agency.

Parental rights are transferred to the adoptive parents, so their decisions regarding visits with relatives and friends are up to them, although it is certainly right and good to be paying close attention to what is good for the child and what is kind to the other relatives.

You can't make a promise like that as a parent — to put someone who gave away their parental rights over what's best for your child.

Legal separation carries special implications for child custody and parental rights.

From this foundation the Children's Rights Council helps children and societies reach their full potential by advocating for shared parenting; promoting best practices that preserve and strengthen families; and communicating the benefits of continued parental and extended family involvement in a child's life.

You may also need to consult with a family law attorney in your country for help finalizing your parental rights when you return.

We will represent you for the negotiation of any contracts with the surrogate and egg donor and will work with local attorneys across the United States to finalize your parental rights.

As the Scottish Executive puts finishing touches to the Family Law Bill — including automatic Parental Rights and Responsibilities for most unmarried fathers — the UK government has fathers in mind in a different way.

But when you have chosen the right residential treatment program for your troubled teen, you need to overcome those feelings of parental guilt, as you have done the best you could for your child.

Fathers who are seeking custody of children should prepare themselves as best as possible for a child custody battle to exercise their full parental rights.

The home study is a necessary step in the adoption journey for the state and federal government to understand that whoever is involved can fulfill their parental rights legally.

Most agencies try to keep children in the foster - adopt program nearby because parental rights are not yet terminated, but children who are currently free for adoption can be placed across state line.

The child that is placed in your home is not legally free for adoption (meaning that the parental rights have not yet been terminated) and may not become legally free for adoption since the goal is to reunite birth families where possible, or place children with extended family.

To our knowledge, in 30 years, there has never been an anonymous donor that has sued a recipient for parental rights.

If you have parental responsibility for a child you don't live with, you don't necessarily have a right to contact with them - but the other parent still needs to keep you updated about their well - being and progress.

Being right next to the parent's bed, a co-sleeper crib or bassinet helps to keep the child under constant parental vigilance for safety.

We specifically designed this webinar as a resource for service providers working with pregnant and parenting moms who are at risk of having their parental rights terminated.

What I found interesting in their situation was how the decision was in part financial, but more about how they defined parental leave — and how they aligned to mum having all of it as being the right thing for them.

Requests for virtual visitation are generally made by the non-custodial parent in situations where the custodial parents seeks to relocate or move out of the area with a child — thereby interfering with existing parental visitation rights.

And I'm so glad you pointed out the option for working proactively with families whose parental rights are in jeopardy.

Angela, an at - risk mom, chose to pro-actively plan an open adoption for her children rather than face the involuntary termination of her parental rights.