(1) Where a father or mother has harmed or is likely to harm substantially the welfare of his or her child by abusing his or her parental authority, the Family Court may adjudicate on the loss or temporary suspension of parental authority, upon the application of the relevant child, any of the relatives of the child, a public prosecutor, or the head of a local government.
(2) In adjudicating on the temporary suspension of parental authority, the Family Court shall determine the period thereof giving due consideration to the condition of the child, the parenting practices of the child, and other circumstances. In such cases, such period shall not exceed two years.
(3) Where it is deemed necessary to extend the period of temporary suspension of parental authority for the welfare of a child, the Family Court may grant an extension by up to two years only on one occasion, upon the application of the child, any of the relatives of the child, a public prosecutor, the head of a local government, the guardian of the minor, or the supervisor of guardianship for the minor.[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 15, 2014]