Padilla v. Catholic Service Bureau, Inc.

Appellant, Concepcion Padilla, appeals an order permanently committing her 7% year old son to the care, custody and control of the Catholic Service Bureau for subsequent adoption following a full evi-dentiary hearing.

Appellant principally argues that the trial judge misinterpreted the legal effect of the evidence presented by entering the subject order of permanent custody. We cannot agree.

Although parents have the God-given right to the care, custody and companionship of their children, the right is not absolute but subject to the overriding principle that it is the ultimate welfare or best…