This is a legal form that was released by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - a government authority operating within Wisconsin. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is Form DCF-F-CFS2017-E?
A: Form DCF-F-CFS2017-E is a notice of an involuntary child custody proceeding involving an Indian child in Wisconsin.
Q: What does an involuntary child custody proceeding mean?
A: An involuntary child custody proceeding means that the court is making a decision about the custody of a child without the consent of one or both parents.
Q: What is an Indian child in the context of this form?
A: An Indian child refers to a child who is a member of an Indian tribe or is eligible for membership in an Indian tribe and is the biological child of a member of an Indian tribe.
Q: Why is this form specific to Wisconsin?
A: This form is specific to Wisconsin because it is used to comply with the requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in Wisconsin.
Form Details:
Download a printable version of Form DCF-F-CFS2017-E by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.