Chew v. Roberts

Edward and Phyllis Chew seek certio-rari review of a non-final order consolidating an adoption case brought by Respondents Earnest and Cynthia Roberts with a termination of parental rights case brought by the Department of Children and Families (“DCF”), and scheduling an evidentiary hearing on the Roberts’ amended motion to modify placement. Because Petitioners were denied due process when the trial court considered and ruled upon the Roberts’ motion to consolidate, we grant relief.

Petitioners are the foster parents of B.E., a young boy who has been in their care for the past three years.…