This section of Pennsylvania law covers amendments related to domestic relations, including the effects of termination of parental rights, custody arrangements, and agency authority over children. It details how court decrees impact parental rights and the authority of agencies or individuals with custody. The law also references specific amendments and cross-references related provisions.
Once a court issues a decree terminating parental rights, the parent loses all rights and duties concerning the child, and the child's custody is awarded to an agency or consenting individual.
An agency or individual receiving custody stands in loco parentis, with authority to make decisions about marriage, medical treatment, enlistment, and other major issues.
The amendments clarify procedures related to termination, custody, and agency authority, updating legal references and expanding authority over children's welfare.
A decree terminating parental rights extinguishes the parent's right to object or receive notice in adoption proceedings, and custody is awarded to the designated agency or individual.