In re Jonathan P.

OPINION

The respondent, Julio A. (Julio or respondent), appeals from a Family Court decree terminating his parental rights to his two children, Jonathan and Mercedes. This case came before the Supreme Court for oral arguments on January 22, 2003, following an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not summarily be decided. Having reviewed the record and the parties’ briefs, and having considered the oral arguments, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown and proceed to decide the appeal at this time. For the reasons…