Legal Opinion

In the Interest of R. L. M.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided May 2, 1996No. A96A0386PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Smith, Judge.

The mother of R. L. M., T. D. M., J. P. M., J. L. M., and D. M., Jr., appeals from the orders of the Juvenile Court of Madison County terminating her parental rights to all five children, ranging in age from five to nine years old. Although she raises six enumerations of error, all six challenge the sufficiency of the evidence presented at the termination hearing to support the various findings required for termination of parental rights.

Termination of parental rights under OCGA § 15-11-81 is a two-step process. The court must first determine whether clear and convincing evidence…

2Cases cited2 opinions

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  2. In the Interest of C. D. P.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1993

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