First and foremost, retain an attorney to assist you. Second, even though you are in prison or jail, you MUST do the following, if you want to try to retain your parental rights:
1. Provide monetary support for your child(ren). This shows you are providing or trying to provide for their upkeep and care.
2. Maintain regular contact with your child(ren). This contact consists of visitation (them coming to see you), weekly telephone calls, letters, cards, etc.
3. An attorney must appear to represent you in court at all hearings. The attorney can provide the court with your affidavits (your written statements to the court) and ensure the court knows you are interested in retaining your legal parental rights.
Doing these things establishes you are still providing the emotional support, affection, and guidance of a caring parent.
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