Wisconsin Instructions for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) are the court-ordered directives for the termination of a parent’s legal rights to their child. There are two types of Wisconsin Instructions for Involuntary TPR. The first type is called “Grounds for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights” and outlines the grounds upon which a court may terminate a parent’s legal rights to their child. The second type is called “Procedure for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights” and outlines the process for how a court can terminate a parent’s legal rights to their child. Grounds for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights in Wisconsin include: abandonment, abuse or neglect, failure to support the child, failure to protect the child, failure to assume parental responsibility, and/or failure to provide adequate care. The court must also find that the termination of parental rights is in the best interest of the child. Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights Procedure in Wisconsin involves filing a petition with the court and providing notice to any parties involved. The court will then review the petition and schedule a hearing. The court may appoint a guardian ad item (GAL) to represent the child’s best interests. At the hearing, the court will consider the evidence presented and may terminate the parent’s legal rights if it is determined to be in the best interest of the child.