Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification Practice Exam

What is the first step in the TPR court process?

1. Petition

2. Advisory

3. Pre trial

4. Disposition

The correct answer is: Petition

The first step in the TPR court process is the petition. This is when the state files a petition to terminate the parent-child relationship. This is followed by a pre-trial hearing, where a judge will review the case and schedule a future court date. Option B, advisory, does not fit as it is not a specific step in the TPR process. Option D, disposition, comes after the trial and is when the judge decides on the case. Option C, pre-trial, is the second step in the process, not the first.