In re F.N.B.

STEADMAN, Associate Judge:

In In re T.J., 666 A.2d 1, 11 (D.C.1995), we held that a parent’s choice of a fit custodian must be given “weighty consideration” that can be overcome only by “clear and convincing evidence” that the proposed custodial relationship is “clearly contrary to the child’s best interest.” Before us is an appeal by the natural mother of F.N.B. from the trial court’s termination of her parental rights, notwithstanding the mother’s proposal that custody and, if necessary, adoption be awarded to her sister, who explicitly consented to the arrangement. We vacate the termination…