13 CSR 35-31.050 - Consent to Termination of Parental Rights and/or Adoption

PURPOSE: This rule establishes two (2) consent forms for use by parents in termination of parental rights cases and/or in adoption cases, as required by section 453.030.7, RSMo.

(1) The "General Consent to Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption" form, included herein as MO 886-4591, for use in cases filed pursuant to sections 211.444 or 453.030, RSMo, when adoptive parents are not specified shall be used in accordance with the instructions contained in this rule. Parents consenting to the termination of their parental rights shall provide written consent utilizing this form.
(2) The "Specific Consent to Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption" form, included herein as MO 866-4592, for use in cases filed pursuant to sections 211.444 or 453.030, RSMo when the adoptive parents are specified shall be used in accordance with the instructions contained in this rule. Parents consenting to adoption by named individuals shall provide written consent utilizing this form.

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13 CSR 35-31.050
AUTHORITY: sections 207.020 and 210.148, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Aug. 19, 2016, effective March 30, 2017.
Adopted by Missouri Register February 1, 2017/Volume 42, Number 03, effective 3/1/2017

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