Can I proceed to have the rights of my son's biological father terminated with only natural custody established/current?
Yes, you can file a petition for TPR without a custody order being established first.
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Yes, you can file a petition for TPR without a custody order being established first.
Yes, you can file a notice of voluntary dismissal of the petition.
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You can either represent yourself, or you can request a continuance in order to speak with an attorney.
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