Matter of Smith

MARTIN (Harry C.), Judge.

Respondent first contends that the trial court erred in failing to grant her motion to dismiss, arguing that petitioner “failed to submit sufficient evidence to establish a ground by which parental rights could be terminated.” Respondent argues that (1) petitioner’s witnesses had no first-hand knowledge of the facts in controversy; (2) petitioner relied extensively on inadmissible foster care records; and (3) petitioner relied upon inadmissible findings of fact from prior judicial proceedings. Respondent further argues that the court’s conclusions of law were not…