Legal Opinion

In the Interest of H. L. T.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided November 23, 1982No. 64551PublishedCited by 32 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Sognier, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order of the Juvenile Court of DeKalb County terminating a father’s parental rights to his daughter. The termination petition was brought by the child’s maternal aunt and uncle with whom the child has been living for three years. Appellant father pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of his wife, the child’s mother. Appellant was sentenced to twelve years imprisonment and is eligible for parole in December, 1982.

Appellant contends that the trial court erred in terminating his parental rights because the evidence did not support the trial…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Santosky v. KramerSupreme Court of the United States · 1982
  2. Blackburn v. BlackburnSupreme Court of Georgia · 1982
  3. Chancey v. Department of Human ResourcesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
  4. In Re SuggsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1982
  5. Carvalho v. LewisSupreme Court of Georgia · 1981

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3Cited by32 opinions

  1. In the Interest of R. C. M.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  2. Matter of Adoption of JSPLNorth Dakota Supreme Court · 1995
  3. In the Interest of L. F.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1992
  4. In the Interest of S. K. L.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
  5. Heath v. McGuireCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983

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