Under Idaho law, a court may terminate a person’s parental rights if it is in the best interest a child, and if other conditions exist such as abandonment and neglect.  Since parenting is a fundamental right, a parent has an opportunity to contest a petition to terminate his or her parental rights.  A good family law attorney can help you determine what options are available to contest the petition to terminate your parental rights. Remember that a general informational series is not a substitute for actual legal representation.