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Question: my child is 3. ex has never provided child support or medical help. even after being ordered to do so 12/09. ex is on/off drugs. rarely showed up to visitations. child and i have had orders of protections (expired 5/2011) against him for violence towards myself in past. many other acts of violence were made on his part, regrettably i never reported them. he is being investigated by cps involving another child who has been hurt. but no charges against him yet. it is an ongoing investigation. i fear dearly for my child's and my own safety. what are my chances of getting his rights removed?

Answer: For information concerning termination of parental rights please refer to A.R.S. § 8-539. You can also find additional information on this website about Child Custody , Visitation  , and Parental Rights and Obligations . Family law matters can be very complex. If you feel that in the future you want detailed legal advice, please visit our website for legal aid options that may be available to you.  If a person is ever in immediate danger, they should call 911.