Legal Opinion
In re K. J. L.
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided August 6, 1981No. 80-832PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HARRIS, Associate Judge:
Over the objection of appellant, who is K. J. L.’s natural mother, the trial court granted the motion of K. J. L.’s legal representative to terminate the parent and child relationship pursuant to D.C.Code 1978 Supp., §§ 16-2351 et seq.. Appellant contends that: (1) her due process rights were violated because she did not have the opportunity to participate effectively in the proceeding; (2) the trial court applied § 16-2353 unconstitutionally by terminating her parental rights solely because of her mental illness; and (3) the trial court erred in not applying *1005the…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Stanley v. IllinoisSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
- Lassiter v. Department of Social Servs. of Durham Cty.Supreme Court of the United States · 1981
- In Re Petition for Adoption of J. S. R.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1977
- In re B. K.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1981
- In Re J.M.A.L. v. Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area, Inc.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1980
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3Cited by14 opinions
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- In re C.T.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1999
- In re M.M.M.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1984
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