In Re Jose Luis R.H.

OPINION

Justice FLAHERTY,

for the Court.

The respondent father, Jose Luis Rivera, has appealed a Family Court decree terminating his parental rights to his son, Jose Luis R.H. This case came before the Supreme Court, on March 4, 2009, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not summarily be decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and reviewing the memoranda of the parties, we are satisfied that cause has not been shown. Accordingly, we shall decide the appeal at this time. For the reasons set forth in this opinion,…