A party may file a petition for modification of parental rights, instead of a petition for termination of parental rights, provided all of the requirements for filing a petition for termination of parental rights have been followed. The Court has the discretion, if compelling reasons exist on a case-by-case basis, to order modification of parental rights, instead of full termination of parental rights, upon hearing either a petition for termination of parental rights or a petition for modification of parental rights. [Res. 22-R-037, 2/24/2022; Res. 09-R-062 Title 1 § (21)(C), 4/30/2009. Formerly 10.10.590.]