Legal Opinion

In the Interest of E. J.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided April 6, 2007No. A07A0680PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Bernes, Judge.

The mother of four-year-old E. J. appeals the juvenile court’s order terminating her parental rights. The mother contends that there was insufficient evidence supporting the trial court’s findings. We disagree and affirm.

Termination of parental rights under OCGA § 15-11-94 requires the juvenile court to undertake a two-step process. First, the court must determine whether there is clear and convincing evidence of parental misconduct or inability as provided in OCGA § 15-11-94 (b). Under that Code section, parental misconduct or inability may be found when (1) a child is…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. In the Interest of R. N.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1997
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  3. In the Interest of S. H.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
  4. In the Interest of T. B.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2004
  5. In the Interest of A. R. A. S.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2006

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3Cited by10 opinions

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  4. In the Interest of A. G.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  5. In the Interest of S. H.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2009

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