Legal Opinion

In Re Justin T.

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine

Decided April 15, 1994PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

CLIFFORD, Justice.

The mother of Justin T. appeals from a judgment of the District Court (Portland, Bradley, J.) terminating her parental rights pursuant to 22 M.R.S.A. § 4055 (1992 & Supp.1993). On appeal, she challenges the trial court’s findings that she cannot protect her son from jeopardy, that she is unable to take responsibility for him within a time that is reasonably calculated to meet his needs, and that termination is in Justin’s best interests. The mother also contends that the failure of the Department of Human Services (Department) to meet its obligations to pursue family…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Santosky v. KramerSupreme Court of the United States · 1982
  2. In Re Elijah R.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1993
  3. In Re Misty Lee H.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1987
  4. In Re Hope H.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1988
  5. In Re Jeffrey E.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1989

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3Cited by9 opinions

  1. In Re Thomas D.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 2004
  2. Mariello v. GiguereSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1995
  3. In Re Serena C.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1994
  4. In Re Angel B.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1995
  5. Miller v. NicholsDistrict Court, D. Maine · 2009

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