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Appeals court hears contested termination, post‑adoption contact and fitness arguments in DCF case
Summary
Mother appealed termination and post‑adoption contact findings, arguing lack of nexus between alleged mental‑health history and parenting deficiencies; DCF and child's attorney defended trial court's findings on unmet needs, inconsistent visitation and the child's expressed wishes. Panel took case under advisement.
Boston — The Appeals Court heard argument in a contested child‑welfare appeal in which the Department of Children and Families asked the panel to affirm a trial judge’s findings terminating parental rights and issuing a post‑termination, post‑adoption contact plan.
Appellant counsel Jennifer DeFeo argued the record lacks a…
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