South Carolina Department of Social Services v. Martell

Littlejohn, Justice:

This is an appeal from a Family Court Order terminating the parental rights of Stanley Martell and Jennie Martell to their son, Lance Jeremiah Martell. The father, Stanley Mar-tell, defaulted. The Family Court granted the petition of the South Carolina Department of Social Services notwithstanding the objection of the mother, Jennie Martell. It ruled that “... her mental condition is such that she has been unable to function as a parent not only to the small child in question but also to other older children.” We affirm.

On this appeal, the Appellant takes the position that…