In Re Cody F.

OPINION

This case came before the Supreme Court on January 24, 2001, pursuant to an order directing the respondent-father to appear, and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and 'reviewing the memo-randa submitted by the parties, we are satisfied that cause has not been shown. Accordingly, we shall decide the issues raised on appeal at this time.

The respondent, John Taggert (father or respondent), has appealed from a decree of the Family Court terminating his parental rights to his son, Cody, born June 5, 1997.…