In Re Layton W.

Case Number
M2021-00084-COA-R3-PT

For a second time, a father appeals the termination of his parental rights to his child. On remand after the first appeal, the trial court determined that there were two statutory grounds for terminating the father’s parental rights and that termination was in the child’s best interest. We conclude that the record contains clear and convincing evidence to support one ground for termination: incarceration under a sentence of at least ten years when, at sentencing, the child was under the age of eight. But, because the trial court’s order lacks sufficient findings regarding the child’s best interest, we vacate and remand.

Authoring Judge
Judge W. Neal McBrayer
Originating Judge
Judge Justin C. Angel
Case Name
In Re Layton W.
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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