North Dakota § 27-20.6-04 Petition - Who may prepare and file

North Dakota Statutes

§ 27-20.6-04 — Petition - Who may prepare and file

North Dakota § 27-20.6-04

Title 27Judicial Branch of Government

Ch. 27-20.6Re-establishment of Parental Rights and Responsibilities

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N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20.6-04 (2026).

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A petition for re-establishment of the legal parent and child relationship may be filed by any interested party from the original termination of parental rights proceeding if:

1.The state's attorney receives a copy of the petition and the responsible custodian and the state's attorney agree re-establishment of the legal parent and child relationship is in the child's best interests;

2.The genetic parent is willing and has the capability to provide day-to-day care and maintain the health, safety, and welfare of the child;

3.At least twelve months have elapsed following a final order terminating parental rights and the child remains in foster care;

4.There is no pending litigation or appeal pertaining to the original termination of parental rights proceeding;

5.The child has not been ad

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A petition for re-establishment of the legal parent and child relationship may be filed by any
interested party from the original termination of parental rights proceeding if:
1. The state's attorney receives a copy of the petition and the responsible custodian and
the state's attorney agree re-establishment of the legal parent and child relationship is
in the child's best interests;
2. The genetic parent is willing and has the capability to provide day-to-day care and
maintain the health, safety, and welfare of the child;
3. At least twelve months have elapsed following a final order terminating parental rights
and the child remains in foster care;
4. There is no pending litigation or appeal pertaining to the original termination of
parental rights proceeding;
5. The child has not been adopted; and
6. The child is not the subject of a written adoption placement agreement between the
responsible custodian and the prospective adoptive parent.