What does this form do?

This form is an order that a judge signs to refuse a request to end a parent-child relationship. It confirms the court's decision after a hearing. Shine on the order's final ruling.

Who fills out this form?

The judge signs this order. It also requires signatures from the Petitioner and other parties present at the hearing.

FM-Pat2-211Legal-aid form

Order Denying Petition to Terminate the Parent-Child Relationship Based on Mistaken Paternity

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This form is an official court order that a judge signs to refuse a request to end a parent-child relationship based on the idea that the father was mistaken. It records who was present at the hearing and the court's final decision regarding the relationship.

The court describes it as: Order that judge may sign refusing to terminate parental rights of legal father.

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This form is used after a hearing where someone has asked the court to end the legal parent-child relationship. The judge signs this order to either deny or grant that request.

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What does this form do?: This form is an order that a judge signs to refuse a request to end a parent-child relationship. It confirms the court's decision after a hearing. Shine on the order's final ruling.
Who fills out this form?: The judge signs this order. It also requires signatures from the Petitioner and other parties present at the hearing.

Revision history

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

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