The Tennessee Petition for Termination of Parental Rights is a legal document that can be filed in court to permanently terminate the legal relationship between a parent and their child. This document is used when the court finds that the parent is either unfit to care for the child, or that the child's best interests are not being served by the parent-child relationship. It permanently terminates all parental rights, duties, and responsibilities of the parent, including the right to make decisions about the child's health, education, and welfare, and the right to live with or visit the child. There are two types of Tennessee Petition for Termination of Parental Rights: voluntary termination and involuntary termination. Voluntary termination is when the parent agrees to the termination of parental rights and consents to it in writing. Involuntary termination is when the court orders the termination of parental rights after a hearing, typically due to neglect, abuse, or other family problems.