14-2-316. Dismissal of petition; continuation of hearing.
If the court does not terminate the parent-child legal relationship, it shall dismiss the petition or direct an authorized agency to continue to make efforts to rehabilitate the parent and continue the hearing for no longer than six (6) months. The authorized agency shall provide the court with any additional reports regarding its rehabilitative efforts and results. Pending final hearing, the court may continue the present placement of the child or place the child in the temporary custody of an authorized agency and fix responsibility for temporary child support.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Article 3 - Termination of Parental Rights
Section 14-2-308 - Definitions.
Section 14-2-310 - Parties Authorized to File Petition.
Section 14-2-311 - Contents of Petition.
Section 14-2-312 - Hearing; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.
Section 14-2-313 - Service of Petition.
Section 14-2-314 - Social Study Required; Information to Be Shown; Not Excluded as Hearsay.
Section 14-2-315 - Order Terminating the Parent-Child Legal Relationship; Contents.
Section 14-2-316 - Dismissal of Petition; Continuation of Hearing.
Section 14-2-317 - Effect of Order of Termination.
Section 14-2-318 - Costs of Proceedings; Appointment of Counsel.
Section 14-2-319 - Determination of Indigency; Recovery of Payment.