Petition for Reinstatement of Parental Rights

This form is used to ask the court to give back parental rights that were previously taken away. The person filing must state that they have waited at least 45 days after sending notice to the Department of Family and Protective Services.

The court describes it as: Form to request the court give back your parental rights after termination. Submit 45 days after Notice is sent to DFPS.

Common questions

Who should file this form?

The person asking the court to have their parental rights given back must file this form. This person is called the Petitioner.

What must I include when I file this?

The form asks for details about the child(ren), the date parental rights were terminated, and a statement about the steps the filer has taken to improve as a parent.

Is there a fee involved?

The form mentions that the filer understands they will need to pay a fee or file a form to show they cannot afford the fee.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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