Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 13 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Division 35 - Children's Division
Chapter 31 - Child Abuse
Section 13 CSR 35-31.050 - Consent to Termination of Parental Rights and/or Adoption
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024
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.