In the Interest of B. C.

Beasley, Judge.

Benjamin Clayton, incarcerated as a habitual felon for burglary, aggravated assault, and probation violations, lost parental rights to his son, B. C. He appeals on the ground that insufficient evidence supported three findings: (i) present parental misconduct; (ii) the cause of deprivation was likely to continue or would not be remedied; and (iii) termination of parental rights was in the best interest of the child.

“The decision to terminate parental rights involves a two-step process. First, pursuant to OCGA § 15-11-81 (a), the court must determine whether there is present…