Follow the steps to fill out the CT JD-JM-31 form with ease.

1. Click the 'Get Form' button to obtain the form and open it in an online editor.
2. Begin by entering the address of the court where the petition is being filed at the top of the form.
3. Fill in the docket number assigned to your case. This number is essential for tracking your petition.
4. Provide the name of the petitioner, which is the person initiating the request to terminate parental rights.
5. Enter the name and date of birth of the child affected by this petition.
6. Include the names and addresses of both parents, as well as any guardian if applicable.
7. In the section regarding reasonable efforts for reunification, indicate whether the Department of Children and Families (DCF) has made efforts to reunite the child with the mother and/or father, or if such efforts are deemed unnecessary.
8. Select and provide details regarding the grounds for the termination of parental rights. Make sure to choose the appropriate reasons as outlined on the form.
9. Affirm that the court has determined that termination of parental rights is in the best interest of the child.
10. Review the orders related to the statutory parent or guardian, including the responsible party and the requirements for case plan submissions after the judgment.
11. Sign and date the form where indicated. Ensure that a judge also signs off on the document before it is filed.
12. Once completed, save your changes, and determine whether you need to download, print, or share the document as necessary.

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