Petition For Termination Of Parental Rights - ICWA {IW-1630}

IW-1630 - PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT. This form is used to petition the Circuit Court in Wisconsin to terminate the parental rights of one or both parents of a child who is subject to the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The petitioner may be a parent, guardian, legal custodian, or other party involved in the child’s welfare and must provide detailed information about the child, including their name, date of birth, tribal affiliation, and current custodial arrangements. The form also requires information on both parents, including their tribal affiliations, dates and places of birth, and any legal or custodial relationships. The petition outlines whether the termination is voluntary or involuntary and cites the statutory grounds under Wisconsin law, supported by specific facts. For involuntary cases, it must also include statements on whether active efforts were made to prevent the breakup of the Indian family and whether continued custody would likely cause serious emotional or physical harm to the child. Additional documentation, such as a Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Declaration and Statement of Active Efforts, may be required. The form concludes with a certification that terminating parental rights is in the child’s best interest and includes space for attorney and petitioner contact information and distribution details for all parties involved. §§48.41, 48.415, and 48.42, Wisconsin Statutes. www.FormsWorkflow.com