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Can my parental rights be terminated while I am in jail?

Yes.  A parent's rights over their child may be terminated due to the parent's abandonment of the child.  A parent's incarceration may result in an abandonment due to the length of the sentence and the lack of any attempt by the parent to be involved in their child's life.  Parental rights may also be terminated if the parent was convicted of a violent crime against their child or any other child.

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