Legal Opinion
In the Interest of S. H. P.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided April 27, 2000No. A00A1064PublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Eldridge, Judge.
The father of S. H. P. and V. R. P. appeals an order of the juvenile court terminating his parental rights.1 Although appellant argues that the evidence was insufficient to support the termination, we find that the evidence presented amply supports the juvenile court’s decision to terminate his parental rights to both children.
The termination of parental rights under OCGA § 15-11-81 involves a two-step analysis.
First, the court determines whether there is clear and convincing evidence of parental misconduct or that the parent is unable to care for and control the child.…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- In the Interest of R. N.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1997
- Graves v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1998
- Petkas v. GrizzardSupreme Court of Georgia · 1984
- In the Interest of D. I. W.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1994
- In the Interest of N. J. W.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
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3Cited by28 opinions
- In Re Emily B.West Virginia Supreme Court · 2000
- In the Interest of A. T. H.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
- In the Interest of T. P.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2004
- In the Interest of A. M.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2003
- In the Interest of D. W.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2008
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