Petition for Termination of Parental Rights Form

To submit the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights form, follow these steps: 1. Complete the form with all necessary details. 2. Attach required documents such as the birth certificate and Affidavit Concerning Children (JD-FM-164). 3. Check with the court regarding service of process fees and newspaper notice publication fees. 4. Submit the form and attachments to the appropriate Connecticut Probate Court. You can send the completed form via mail, email, or deliver it in person to the probate court in your district. Check the specific probate court's website for submission details, including email addresses and physical addresses.

There are no specific dates mentioned for 2024 and 2025, but make sure to check the Connecticut Probate Court schedules and deadlines for timely submission.

The purpose of the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights form is to officially request the termination of parental rights in the state of Connecticut. This form is used to provide the court with necessary details about the minor child, the parents, and the grounds for termination. By filling out this form, the petitioner initiates the legal process to terminate parental rights, which can lead to various legal outcomes including the child's adoption or placement in a different custodial arrangement.

• 1. Probate Court Name: Name of the probate court where the petition is being filed.
• 2. In the Matter of: The subject of the petition, typically the name of the minor child.
• 3. District Number: The specific probate court district number.
• 4. Place of Birth of Minor Child: Location where the minor child was born.
• 5. Birth Date of Minor Child: Date of birth of the minor child.
• 6. Minor Child's Residence Address: Current residential address of the minor child.
• 7. Minor Child's Domicile Address (if different): Domicile address of the minor child, if different from the residence address.
• 8. Minor Child's Present Location (if different): The current physical location of the minor child, if different from the residence address.
• 9. Tribe and Reservation of Minor Child: Tribe and reservation information if the minor child is an Indian child as defined by law.
• 10. Petitioner: Details of the petitioner including name, address, and telephone number.
• 11. Petitioner's Relationship to Minor Child: The relationship of the petitioner to the minor child.
• 12. Parents of Minor Child: Details about each parent, including name, address, date of birth, relationship to the minor child, military service status, Indian tribe and reservation, and legal competency.
• 13. Parent's Legal Incompetency: Information regarding whether the parent is legally incompetent.
• 14. Guardian of the Person: Details about the guardian of the person if not a parent.
• 15. Child-placing Agency: Information about the child-placing agency involved with the minor child.
• 16. Consent to Termination: Information about whether the parent consents to the termination of parental rights.
• 17. Grounds for Termination: The specific reasons for requesting the termination of parental rights.
• 18. Efforts to Obtain Current Address: Details of efforts made to locate a parent whose whereabouts are unknown.

Failing to submit this form can lead to the court not proceeding with the termination of parental rights.

• Legal Delays: The termination process will be delayed, prolonging legal and custodial decisions.
• Continued Parental Rights: Parental rights will remain intact, affecting custody and guardianship arrangements.
• Court Actions: The court may take alternative actions based on incomplete or missing information.

• 1. Parental consent for termination: When a parent consents to the termination of their parental rights.
• 2. Abandonment: If the parent has abandoned the minor child.
• 3. Failure to rehabilitate: When a parent fails to rehabilitate and cannot assume a responsible position in the child's life.
• 4. Serious misconduct: In cases of serious misconduct such as physical abuse or neglect by a parent.
• 5. Child under state custody: When the child has been in the custody of the Department of Children and Families and there's been no parental progress.