In re Adoption Quest

The mother appeals from a decree of the Juvenile Court, pursuant to G. L. c. 210, § 3, finding her unfit and dispensing with the need for her consent to the adoption of her son Quest. She contends that the judge erred by (1) finding her to be an unfit parent without clear and convincing evidence, (2) considering irrelevant factors in assessing whether termination of her parental rights was in Quest's best interests, and (3) terminating her parental rights without evidence of an adoption plan. Quest appeals the judge's order limiting posttermination and postadoption visitation with his mother.…