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In order to terminate a guardianship in New York, the ward would have to petition the court to vacate the guardianship, stating the reasons why the guardianship is no longer needed, and request the court to terminate the guardianship.

When a parent's rights are terminated, they are no longer legally required to support their children financially (although any outstanding child support must still be paid), and lose any rights to visitation or custody.

Permanently neglected the child for at least 12 months by failing to maintain contact with the child and plan for the future of the child. Legally abandoned the child for at least 6 months. Severely or repeatedly abused the child.

After paternity has been established, the father gains custody and visitation rights to the child. In addition, the legal father must be notified of a pending adoption of the child, the child will have the right to inherit from the father, receive Social Security benefits, and get health benefits on the father's plan.

When a parent's rights are terminated, they are no longer legally required to support their children financially (although any outstanding child support must still be paid), and lose any rights to visitation or custody.

Under our law, a person is guilty of Abandonment of a Child when, being a parent, guardian or other person legally charged with the care or custody of a child1 less than fourteen years old, he deserts such child in any place with intent to wholly abandon it. The term "intent” has its own special meaning in our law.

Termination of Parental Rights A termination of parental right happens when a city agency (like NYC Administration for Children's Services - ACS) or foster care agency files a petition in Family Court asking a Judge to end a parent's parental rights. The petition must give a ground (legal reason) for the termination.

A termination of parental right happens when a city agency (like NYC Administration for Children's Services - ACS) or foster care agency files a petition in Family Court asking a Judge to end a parent's parental rights. The petition must give a ground (legal reason) for the termination.