Who fills out this form?

This form is an order that the court issues after a hearing. It records the judge's findings and final decision.

What does this form deal with?

It deals with the court's decision to voluntarily end the legal rights of a parent to a child.

Does this form involve fees?

The text mentions that a fee may be required for requesting medical or genetic information, but it does not state if there is a filing fee for the order itself.

JC-1638

Order Concerning Termination of Parental Rights (Voluntary)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective October 16, 2025

This form is an official court document used to record a judge's decision when a parent voluntarily agrees to give up their legal rights to a child. It requires the court to find that terminating the rights is in the child's best interest.

The court describes it as: Order formally indicating the court's decision on a petition to voluntarily terminate the parental rights of a parent. Available in Spanish.

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This form is used in a court hearing where the parent(s) and the court are deciding to voluntarily end the parent-child legal relationship.

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Who fills out this form?: This form is an order that the court issues after a hearing. It records the judge's findings and final decision.
What does this form deal with?: It deals with the court's decision to voluntarily end the legal rights of a parent to a child.
Does this form involve fees?: The text mentions that a fee may be required for requesting medical or genetic information, but it does not state if there is a filing fee for the order itself.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect October 16, 2025.

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