Most termination of parental rights cases focus on grounds for termination. If grounds are proven, it often seems as if the second prong of the…
Facts: Father abused prescription drugs. A disturbing incident occurred where Father — while in the presence of the children — injected drugs intravenously and, ultimately,…
Facts: Father abused prescription drugs. A disturbing incident occurred where Father — while in the presence of the children — injected drugs intravenously and, ultimately,…
Termination of Parental Rights Case Dismissed for Lack of Standing in Fayetteville, TN: In re Ava B.
Facts: Mother and Father adopted Child. Three years later, Mother and Father divorced. Father was designated the primary residential parent for Child while Mother received…
Facts: Mother and Stepfather filed a petition to terminate Father’s parental rights and adopt the child. After a trial, the trial court found clear and…
Facts: Child was born to unmarried parents in April 2013. From birth, Child resided continually in Mother’s custody. Father testified he had no knowledge of…
Facts: Father’s children were adjudicated dependent and neglected and put in the custody of the Department of Children’s Services (“DCS”) after Father committed domestic assault…
Facts: Mother’s parental rights to Child were terminated after a trial in which she was represented by court-appointed counsel. The trial court found three separate…
Facts: Mother’s parental rights to Child were terminated after a trial in which she was represented by court-appointed counsel. The trial court found three separate…
Facts: The facts of this sad case are set forth in my blog post on the Court of Appeals’ opinion. Click HERE to see that post. I suggest…
Facts: Father and Mother were not in a relationship. Father testified they were not a regular couple. According to Father “It was just, you know, no…
Facts: Mother and Father are the unmarried parents of Child. Two years after Child’s birth, they separated. After their separation, Mother allowed Father to visit…
Facts: While Father was incarcerated, the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) petitioned to terminate his parental rights on the statutory ground of abandonment by wanton…
Facts: While Father was incarcerated, the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) petitioned to terminate his parental rights on the statutory ground of abandonment by wanton…
Facts: in 2010, Mother sought assistance in caring for Child after Mother lost her job. She signed a power of attorney and authorization of temporary…