If parental rights are terminated, can that parent petition the court to have their rights reinstated?
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If parental rights are terminated, can that parent petition the court to have their rights reinstated?
Asked on September 23, 2012 under Family Law, North Carolina
Answers:
Jon Welborn / Welborn Law Firm, PLLC
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am unaware of any way that a person could seek to petition the court for reinstatement of rights. The person may be capable of appealing the trial courts decision so long as certain requirements are met specifically but not limited to filing within a timely fashion.
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