Get How To Write A Petition To Terminate Parental Rights

Understanding the process to terminate parental rights can be complex. This guide provides a clear and supportive approach to filling out the necessary petition form, ensuring that users can navigate the requirements effectively, even without prior legal experience.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your petition online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin by filling out the header section, which includes designating the judicial circuit, county, and case number as applicable in your situation.
3. In the ‘In Re’ section, clearly state the minor child's name and indicate that this is a petition concerning their termination of parental rights pending a stepparent adoption.
4. Complete the Consent and Waiver by Parent section by providing your full legal name and designating your relationship to the minor child - either father or mother.
5. List the child’s current name, gender, birth date, and birthplace in the specified fields.
6. Clearly indicate your consent to relinquish all parental rights, and include the name of the stepparent if applicable.
7. Read carefully through the Consent Disclosure to understand your legal rights and the implications of your consent.
8. Sign the form in the presence of a notary public or deputy clerk and two witnesses, ensuring that all necessary details are provided for validating the consent.
9. After completing the form, make sure to file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the related petition is filed, and keep a copy for your records.
10. Finally, review the form for accuracy, and then save changes, download, print, or share the document as needed.

Start completing your petition online today to ensure all necessary steps are effectively followed.