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In the Interest of K. J.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided April 29, 1997No. A97A0305, A97A0306PublishedCited by 60 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Blackburn, Judge.

In these two cases, the parents of K. J. appeal the juvenile court’s termination of their parental rights.

“OCGA § 15-11-81 (a) provides a two-step procedure to be followed in considering the termination of parental rights. First, the court shall determine whether there is present clear and convincing evidence of parental misconduct or inability as provided by OCGA § 15-11-81 (b). Secondly, if there is clear and convincing evidence of such parental misconduct or inability, the court shall then consider whether termination of parental rights is in the best interest of the…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Blackburn v. BlackburnSupreme Court of Georgia · 1982
  2. In the Interest of J. P.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1997
  3. Chancey v. Department of Human ResourcesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
  4. In the Interest of G. K. J.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1988
  5. In the Interest of L. F.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1992

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3Cited by60 opinions

  1. In the Interest of C. L. R.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
  2. In the Interest of A. A.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
  3. In the Interest of R. C. M.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  4. In the Interest of K. M.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1999
  5. In the Interest of J. T. W.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2004

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