Termination of Parental Rights

82.11 Disposition: 7B-1110

In Re J.J., T.A.J. and T.E.J., COA06-1299, Duncan McCormick for appellant-mother
The trial court abused its discretion by failing to properly consider the criteria set forth in Section 7B-1110(a).
COA Opinion

In Re D.D.D. and S.L.N., COA07-415, Richard Croutharmel for appellant-mother
The trial court abused its discretion when the children's lack of bond with their mother was due to a prior order ceasing visits.
COA Opinion

In Re M.A.C., A.W., A.I.W., M.C. and G.W., COA07-746, Mary Reece for appellant-mother
The trial court abused its discretion by failing to consider any of the required statutory factors.
COA Opinion

In Re A.B.W., A.F.W., COA08-626, Mary McCullers Reece for appellant-mother
The trial court abused its discretion when it failed to give proper consideration to evidence that (1) one of the juveniles was over 15 years of age and would not consent to an adoption, and (2) that both juveniles had a strong bond with their natural parents.
COA Opinion

In Re L.E.L., P.P.L., COA08-1055, Michael Casterline for appellant-mother
The trial court erred in failing to consider the age of the children, their bond with their mother and the improbability of adoption in determining the children's best interest.
COA Opinion

In Re D.M.M., K.G.M., COA09-27, Duncan McCormick for appellant-mother
The trial court erred by determining that the child's best interest would be served by adoption on the mistaken belief that government financial assistance would not be available if the children remained in a guardianship but would be available if the children were adopted.
COA Opinion

In Re D.K.B., COA09-293, Robin Strickland for appellant-mother
The trial court erred in failing to consider the improbability of adoption (7B-1110(a)(2)) in determining the children's best interest.
COA Opinion

In Re A.M.G., COA09-594, Ryan McKaig for appellant-mother
The trial court erred by failing to properly consider the constitutional presumption in favor of leaving a child with his or her natural parents.
COA Opinion

In Re C.B., S.B., COA09-669, Michael Casterline for appellant-father
The trial court erred in failing to consider the improbability of adoption (7B-1110(a)(2)) in determining the children's best interest.
COA Opinion

In Re G.M.H., COA09-1066, Joyce Terres for appellant-father
The trial court erred when it terminated parental rights without considering the permanent plan for the child and without considering the bond between the child and her family unit.
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