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IW-1639

Order Concerning Termination of Parental Rights (Involuntary) - Indian Child Welfare Act

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective October 16, 2025

This form is an official court document used to record a judge's final decision about ending a parent's legal rights to a child. It details the findings of the court regarding the termination and outlines the final orders concerning the child's care.

The court describes it as: Order formally indicating the court's decision on a petition to terminate the parental rights of a parent.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a hearing where the court is deciding whether to terminate the parental rights of a parent, especially when the Indian Child Welfare Act is involved.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The court uses this form to write the final order after a hearing. It is not a form that a parent or other person fills out to start the process.
Does this form involve a fee?
The text mentions that a fee may be required for requesting medical or genetic information, but it also states that the fee may be waived by the department or agency.
What does the court decide on this form?
The court uses this form to state whether the parental rights are terminated and what happens to the child's custody and care afterward.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect October 16, 2025.

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