Statement of Legal Grounds for Petition to Terminate Parental Rights

Ventura Superior Court · Ventura County Local Forms

Verified current as of July 19, 2026

This form is used to explain to the court the specific reasons why a parent's rights should be ended, such as abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Someone filing a petition to terminate parental rights—such as a social worker, relative, or another caregiver—would need this form to present their legal case to the judge.