Petition For Adoptive Placement {JC-1640}

JC-1640 - PETITION FOR ADOPTIVE PLACEMENT. This form is used in Wisconsin Circuit Court to request legal approval for placing a child with adoptive parents. It includes details about the child, birth parents, adoptive parents, and any involved agency. The petition confirms necessary documents—such as financial, medical, and legal reports—are attached and notes if the child is in foster care. It also addresses whether the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) applies and, if so, includes required tribal information and placement justifications. The petition must be signed under oath and is often filed alongside a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights. It is distributed to all involved parties to support the legal adoption process. §48.837, Wisconsin Statutes; 25 U.S.C. §1915. www.FormsWorkflow.com