Idaho § 16-2006 - Content of petition

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 16-2006 — Content of petition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 16-2006. Content of petition

The petition for the termination of the parent and child relationship shall include, to the best information and belief of the petitioner:

a. The name and place of residence of the petitioner;

b. The name, sex, date and place of birth, and residence of the child;

c. The basis for the court’s jurisdiction;

d. The relationship of the petitioner to the child, or the fact that no relationship exists;

e. The names, addresses, and dates of birth of the parents; and where the child is illegitimate, the names, addresses and dates of birth of both parents, if known to the petitioner;

f. Where the child’s parent is a minor, the names and addresses of said minor’s parents or guardian of the person; and where the child has no parent or guardian, the relatives of the child to and including the second degree of kindred;

g. The name and address of the person having legal custody or guardianship of the person or acting in loco parentis to the child or authorized agency having legal custody or providing care for the child;

h. The grounds on which termination of the parent and child relationship is sought;

i. The names and addresses of the persons and authorized agency or officer thereof to whom or to which legal custody or guardianship of the person of the child might be transferred;

j. A list of the assets of the child together with a statement of the value thereof.

[16-2006, added 1963, ch. 145, sec. 6, p. 420.]

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 16-2006

What does Idaho Statutes § 16-2006 cover?

Section 16-2006 ("Content of petition") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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