In the INTEREST OF D.M., a Child

Because I disagree that the Department met its burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that termination of Emma’s parental rights is in the best interest of D.M., I respectfully dissent. Given the strict scrutiny we are to give to a termination proceeding, and our mandated deference in favor of the parent when involuntary termination of parental rights to a child are at issue, I believe the majority has failed to protect the parent’s constitutional rights to due process in this case.

To terminate parental rights, the Department must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the…