Who fills out this form?

The form requires the parent signing the consent, and it also has sections for a Guardian ad Litem and a Judge to sign off on it.

What does signing this mean?

The form states that signing means the parent agrees to the court ending all legal rights and duties between them and the child, such as the right to support or custody.

Can the consent be taken back?

The form notes that the parent's consent can be taken back for any reason at any time before the court officially issues the order.

IW-1637

Consent to Termination of Parental Rights (Judicial) - Indian Child Welfare Act

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 8, 2022

This form is a consent document used when a parent agrees in court to give up all of their legal rights to a child. It requires the parent to confirm they understand that this action is permanent and that they are making the decision freely.

The court describes it as: Consent form signed by a parent before a judicial officer consenting to the termination of his or her parental rights to child.

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This form is used when a parent is asked to sign a consent document before a judge to agree to the termination of their parental rights, especially when the Indian Child Welfare Act is involved.

Either party may file.

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Who fills out this form?: The form requires the parent signing the consent, and it also has sections for a Guardian ad Litem and a Judge to sign off on it.
What does signing this mean?: The form states that signing means the parent agrees to the court ending all legal rights and duties between them and the child, such as the right to support or custody.
Can the consent be taken back?: The form notes that the parent's consent can be taken back for any reason at any time before the court officially issues the order.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 8, 2022.

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