27-20.6-04. Petition - Who may prepare and file

27-20.6-04. Petition - Who may prepare and file A petition for re-establishment of the legal parent and child relationship may be filed by any interested party from the original termination of parental rights proceeding if: 1. The state's attorney receives a copy of the petition and the responsible custodian and the state's attorney agree re-establishment of the legal parent and child relationship is in the child's best interests; 2. The genetic parent is willing and has the capability to provide day-to-day care and maintain the health, safety, and welfare of the child; 3. At least twelve months have elapsed following a final order terminating parental rights and the child remains in foster care; 4. There is no pending litigation or appeal pertaining to the original termination of parental rights proceeding; 5. The child has not been adopted; and 6. The child is not the subject of a written adoption placement agreement between the responsible custodian and the prospective adoptive parent.