Legal Opinion
In the Interest of C. T.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided January 10, 2001No. A00A2467PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Andrews, Presiding Judge.
The father of C. T. and D. T. appeals from the juvenile court’s order terminating his parental rights. He argues there was insufficient clear and convincing evidence to show that his rights should be terminated and also claims the court should have secured his presence at the hearing, either in person or by telephone. We find no reversible error and affirm.
1. Before terminating a parent’s rights, a juvenile court, pursuant to OCGA § 15-11-81 (a), must employ a two-step procedure. In the Interest of C. L. R., 232 Ga. App. 134 (1) (501 SE2d 296) (1998).
First, the court…
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