Vermilyea v. Deparment of Human Resources

Birdsong, Judge.

Termination of parental rights. The facts of this case present the picture of parents who are culturally deprived but show love and affection for their four children and are not physically abusive toward the children. (Though there is a suggestion of sexual abuse as to one or more of the female offspring by the father, the evidence is so weak and nonspecific, we have chosen to disregard that evidence in making our decision.) The evidence shows in pertinent part that Mr. and Mrs. Vermilyea are of normal intelligence, good health and have been married for approximately seven…