VOLUNTARY/INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
There is a filing fee. There is an additional fee for service of process depending up the service method you choose.
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Forms are not provided when filing for termination of parental rights. While hiring an attorney is not required, you may want to consult an attorney when filing for these types of cases, as there are many rules and requirements involved.
You must provide sufficient copies of a termination of parental rights petition. There must be a copy for each summons to be served, as well as a copy for any Guardian ad Litem or Warning Order Attorney appointed.
*To schedule a court date please contact the Judge’s office.
Judge Bushelman’s Office- 5th Division-859-292-6364
Judge Mehling’s Office- 2nd Division-859-292-6533
When filing for termination of parental rights you must follow the local Family Court Rules of Procedure and Practice.
http://courts.ky.gov/Local_Rules_of_Practice/C16FAMILYRULES.pdf
Northern Kentucky Bar Association-859-781-1300
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass-859-431-8200
Termination cases are confidential. Pending case files and records are not open for inspection by anyone except:
a. The parties;
b. Their attorneys; and
c. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services.