Termination of Parental Rights

Termination of parental rights (TPR) means that all rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties and obligations existing between parent and child are permanently severed, pursuant to a court order. Parental rights my be terminated either voluntarily or involuntarily.

Please note, ICWA cases (#7 on petition) have a different set of ICWA TPR Forms.

Forms to be Filed to Initiate a TPR

Name	Download
JC-1630 - Petition for Termination of Parental Rights	PDF Word
GF-150 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Affidavit	PDF Word
JC-1633 - Summons - Termination of Parental Rights	PDF Word
JC-1634 - Consent to Use Mother's Name for Publication, if applicable	PDF Word
JC-1635 - Notice and Order of Hearing for Publication, if applicable	PDF Word
Paternity Information: either a Paternity Judgment, or if paternity has not been established, complete the top section only of CF-0019 (see right).
$500 GAL fee deposit or payment plan

Forms to be Filed at the Time of Initiation or Prior to the Hearing

Name	Download
JC-1636 - Consent to Termination of Parental Rights (Affidavit), if applicable	PDF Word
JC-1637 - Consent to Termination of Parental Rights (Judicial), if applicable	PDF Word
JC-1638 - Order Concerning Termination of Parental Rights (Voluntary)	PDF Word
JC-1639 - Order Concerning Termination of Parental Rights (Involuntary)	PDF Word
CFS-0134 - Court Report for Centralized Birth Record (this form should be completed by a child welfare professional or the Petitioner	PDF
DCF-F-CFS0149-E - Family History Questionnaire/Medical/Genetic (completed by each terminating birth parent)	PDF
DCF-F-CFS-149-A - Family History Questionnaire/Medical/Genetic, Pregnancy & Delivery Information (mother if rights are being terminated)	PDF
DCF-F-CFS-142 - Affidavit (to accompany Family History Questionnaire)	PDF
Acknowledgement of Alternatives & Rights (to be completed by any parent voluntarily terminating their rights. Must also be signed by a witness.)	Word

SERVICE: The petitioner is responsible for service and/or notice. For additional information, please consult Wisconsin Statutes 48.42(2) Who Must be Summoned, 48.42(2g) Notice Required, 48.42(3) Contents of Summons and 48.42(4) Manner of Serving Summons and Petition. An Affidavit of Service (JD-1825), or Proof of Publication, must be filed with the court no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the hearing.