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Appeals court reviews DCF termination of parental rights; father argues findings not clearly supported
Summary
The father appealed a judgment terminating parental rights, arguing the trial court erred in finding he could not meet his young son's medical, behavioral and visitation needs; the Department and guardian ad litem argued the record supported termination.
An appellate panel heard argument in Department of Children and Families v. Father over whether the trial court had sufficient evidence to terminate a father’s parental rights to a child with significant medical and behavioral needs.
Why it matters: parental-rights termination marks a permanent shift in a child’s legal status; appellate review focuses on whether trial findings of current and likely future unfitness were supported by clear and convincing evidence.
Appellate counsel for the father (Robert Young)…
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