In the Interest of M.D.S.
Court of Appeals of Kansas
1Opinion of the Court
Gernon, J.:
Steven Smith appeals from the trial court’s ruling which terminated his parental rights with regard to M.D.S. Smith argues the trial court erred in concluding that there was clear and convincing evidence of his unfitness as a parent. More pre*506cisely, Smith argues that his incarceration prevented him from complying with and completing some or all of the parts of a reintegration plan and that his incarceration should not be used as a factor in determining whether he was unfit.
We disagree with Smith’s assertion and affirm the trial court’s termination of his parental rights.
M.D.S. was…
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