South Carolina Department of Social Services v. Nelson

Tiada Nelson (Mother) appeals the family court’s order terminating her parental rights to her three minor children. On appeal, Mother argues the family court erred in (1) denying her motion for a continuance, (2) finding clear and convincing evidence supported the statutory grounds for termination of parental rights (TPR), and (3) finding TPR was in the children’s best interest. We reverse and remand for a new permanency planning hearing.1

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Mother’s three minor children were born in 2001, 2008, and 2012. In September 2013, the children were removed from Mother’s care. At…