Unfortunately, in our society, it is often necessary to apply to parents such a measure of punishment as deprivation of parental rights. Every citizen should have minimal knowledge in this area in order to know their responsibilities and be able to exercise their rights.
Instructions
Step 1
A person is deprived of paternity if he:
- refused to fulfill his parental responsibilities;
- evaded paying alimony;
- refused to take the child from the hospital or medical institution;
- abused the use of their parental rights;
- mistreated children, carrying out physical or mental violence against them;
- had a disease of chronic alcoholism or drug addiction;
- committed crimes of an intentional nature against their children or spouse.
Step 2
The procedure for depriving the father of parental rights is mandatory in court and is established by Art. 70 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation. It says that the plaintiff, when filing an application for deprivation of paternity, may be the second spouse, the prosecutor, a representative of the guardianship and guardianship authority and other institutions whose duties include protecting the rights of children under the age of majority.
Step 3
At the hearing on the consideration of the case of deprivation of paternity, the prosecutor and the guardianship and guardianship authorities must be present.
Step 4
Considering the case of deprivation of paternity, the court has the right to decide the issue of recovering child support from it.
Step 5
If, when considering an application for deprivation of paternity, the court reveals signs of a criminal act in its actions, it shall notify the prosecutor of this.
