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Appeals court hears challenge to DCF termination of mother's parental rights
Summary
In a heavily litigated, impounded child‑welfare appeal, counsel disputed whether termination was required or whether less‑restrictive alternatives should have been pursued; the Department of Children and Families defended the trial court's finding of ongoing parental unfitness and the court reserved decision.
A long, impounded appeal considered whether the trial court erred in terminating a mother’s parental rights in a case brought by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The panel heard arguments from multiple parties including counsel for the mother, the department, father, and the children’s counsel.
Mother’s counsel argued that termination was "egregious" and urged application of…
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