Rule 20 Petition for Termination of Parental Rights
Rule Text
(a) A petition for termination of parental rights must be filed with the certified birth certificate of the child, the certified marriage certificate of the natural parents and proof of the summons served on respondent or respondents. If the child was born out of wedlock then the petition must so state and some identification of the natural parents will be required at the hearing on the petition.
(b) The petition for termination of parental rights must contain the following: the child’s name, age and residence; the child’s natural father’s name; the child’s natural mother’s name; the child’s guardian, legal custodian or nearest relative; the petitioner’s name or petitioners’ names; and allegation of neglect and/or dependency; and a prayer for relief.
(c) The petition must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary public.