Termination of Parental Rights

82.10.g Grounds for Termination-Incapacity 7B-1111(a)(6)

In Re B.M. M.M., An.M., and Al.M., COA04-455, Charlotte Gail Blake for appellant-father
The trial court erred in finding incapacity when parent was disabled but had capacity to parent.
COA Opinion

In Re K.S.M.G., X.M.A.A.W. and A.D.W., COA04-964, Leslie Rawls for appellant-father
There must be a showing that an incarcerated parent lacks an appropriate alternative child care placement.
(No COA Opinion)

In Re K.M.F., K.B.D., COA08-519, Michael Casterline for appellant-father
The trial court erred in concluding that the child was dependent when it made no findings as to the father's ability to care for the child.
COA Opinion

In Re D.N., COA08-870, Michael Casterline for appellant-father
The trial court erred in failing to consider evidence that the father was employed, had followed his case plan and had repaired water service to the home.
COA Opinion

In Re N.M.D., L.M.D., COA08-862, Duncan McCormick for appellant-mother
The trial court erred in failing to consider evidence that the mother's mental health had improved from diagnostic tests conducted about a year before the TPR hearing.
COA Opinion

In Re C.R., M.A.R., COA09-390, Mercedes Chut for appellant-mother
The trial erred in concluding that the mother was incapable of parenting her children when it made no relevant findings.
COA Opinion

In Re Z.A.D.K., T.J.P.K., COA09-1266, Janet Ledbetter for appellant-mother
The trial court erred by concluding that the mother was incapable of providing proper care and supervision of her children based solely on the mother's immaturity.
COA Docket