This appeal involves the termination of parental rights of a mother. The juvenile court found by clear and convincing evidence that five grounds for termination were proven and that termination was in the best interest of the child. The mother appeals. On appeal, DCS maintains that four grounds for termination were sufficiently proven against the mother. We vacate one ground due to insufficient findings by the trial court. We conclude that the three other remaining grounds for termination were sufficiently proven, but due to insufficient findings in the termination order, we vacate the court’s determination that termination of the mother’s parental rights was in the best interest of the child and remand for the court to consider all of the relevant best interest factors and detail its findings. Accordingly, we affirm in part, reverse in part, vacate in part, and remand for further proceedings.
Case Number
M2023-01496-COA-R3-PT
Originating Judge
Judge Sheila Calloway
Date Filed
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