In Re Gabrielle D.

OPINION

Justice ROBINSON,

for the Court.

The respondent father, Armand D.,1 appeals from a Family Court termination of parental rights decree with respect to his daughter, Gabrielle D. (Armand’s several appellate contentions are set forth in section I B of this opinion, infra.)

This case came before the Supreme Court for oral argument pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. After considering the record, the memo-randa submitted by the parties, and the oral arguments of counsel, we are satisfied that…