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Petition for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship (PTPCR)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective August 1, 2023

This form is a request to the court to end the legal relationship between a parent and a child. It asks the court to review the child's and parent's information and address specific legal requirements for filing this type of petition.

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This form is used in juvenile court when someone wants to ask the judge to terminate the parent-child relationship.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Petition for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship, which asks the court to end the legal bond between a parent and a child.
Who fills out this form?
The form allows for identification of the child and the parent(s) who are involved in the case.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2023.

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