Earls v. Ark. Dep't of Human Servs. & Minor Children

Second, Ark Code Ann. Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-341 provides in pertinent part:(3) An order forever terminating parental rights shall be based upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence:

(A) That it is in the best interest of the juvenile, including consideration of the following factors:

*549(i) The likelihood that the juvenile will be adopted if the termination petition is granted; and(ii) The potential harm, specifically addressing the effect on the health and safety of the child, caused by returning the child to the custody of the parent, parents, or putative parent or parents; and

(B) Of one…