Termination of parental rights

This section concerns how parental rights can be terminated. This includes the options and process of getting a court order that permanently ends the legal parent-child relationship.

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Grounds for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights

This article explains the legal grounds for involuntary termination of parental rights (TPR) in Wisconsin, such as abandonment, child abuse, and failure to meet court-ordered conditions for a child's return. It also outlines the requirement that the court must determine TPR is in the best interest of the child before proceeding.

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Legal Process for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights

This article outlines the legal process for involuntary termination of parental rights (TPR) in Wisconsin, including how a petition is filed, the role of the court and Guardian ad Litem, and the hearings involved to determine if grounds for termination exist and whether it’s in the child’s best interest. It also covers parents' rights to legal representation, appeals, and rehearings in the TPR process.

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