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In the Interest of V. I. D.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided December 20, 2002No. A03A0349PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Phipps, Judge.

The natural mother of two daughters, V. I. D. (born in August 1991) and S. K. D. (born in February 1995), appeals an order of the Juvenile Court of Chatham County terminating her parental rights.

“The decision to terminate parental rights is a two-step process. The juvenile court must first determine whether clear and convincing evidence exists of parental misconduct or inability. If such evi*41dence exists, the court then considers whether termination of the parent’s rights is in the best interests of the children. . . . [Cit.]”1 “Parental misconduct or inability is established…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. In the Interest of C. L. R.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
  2. In the Interest of J. M.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
  3. In the Interest of N. M. H.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
  4. In the Interest of D. W. A.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2002
  5. In the Interest of L. S. M.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1999

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. In the Interest of A. K.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2005
  2. In the Interest of B. S.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2005
  3. In the Interest of D. B. P.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2003
  4. In Re BsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2005
  5. In Re DbpCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2003

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