Legal Question in Family Law in Wisconsin

How do I terminate the fathers parental rights? Would the courts like him voluntary terminate his rights?


Asked on 11/03/13, 7:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

There are two ways to terminate a parent's rights. First, the father can agree to terminate his rights. If he does not agree, but you still want to terminate, you can file a petition asking the judge to do so. Either way, the judge will appoint a guardian ad litem for the child to determine if termination is in the child's best interest. Even if the father agrees to terminate his rights, the court may not allow him to do that. I highly recommend that you speak to a lawyer experienced in this area to advise you on the chances of successfully terminating rights, and to make sure it is done the right way.

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Answered on 11/03/13, 11:36 am


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