Subd.1. Permanent Placement Matters. In a permanent placement matter other than a termination of parental rights matter, only the legal custodian of the child who is not a petitioner is required to admit or deny the petition. Any party has the right to object to an admission or to contest the basis of a petition. Subd. 2. Transfer of Permanent Legal and Physical Custody to a Relative. When there is a petition for transfer of permanent legal and physical custody to a relative who is not represented by counsel, the court may not enter an order granting the transfer of custody unless there is testimony from the proposed custodian establishing that the proposed custodian understands: (a) the legal consequences of a transfer of permanent legal and physical custody;(b) the nature and amount of financial support and services that will be available to help care for the child;(c) how the custody order can be modified; and(d) any other permanent placement options available for the subject child. Subd. 3. Termination of Parental Rights Matters. In a termination of parental rights matter, only parents of the child are required to admit or deny the petition. Any party has the right to object to an admission or to contest the basis of a petition. The county attorney has the right to contest the basis of a petition filed by an individual who is not a county attorney or an agent of the Commissioner of Human Services.Minn. Juve. Prot. P. 56.01