Legal Opinion
In the Interest of N. Q.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided March 10, 2003No. A02A1822PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Ruffin, Presiding Judge.
Following a hearing, the juvenile court terminated the mother’s parental rights to her three children, N. Q., J. Q., and I. A.1 The mother appeals, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence supporting the termination. For reasons that follow, we affirm.
Before terminating parental rights, the juvenile court must conduct a two-step analysis.2 First, the court “must find clear and convincing evidence that parental misconduct or inability exists under OCGA § 15-11-94 (b).”3 Second, the juvenile court “must determine if termination is in the best interests of the…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- In the Interest of R. W.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
- In the Interest of J. S.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
- In the Interest of J. J.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2003
- In the Interest of D. F.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2002
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3Cited by8 opinions
- In the Interest of D. L.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2004
- In the Interest of K. J.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2004
- In the Interest of D. B. P.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2003
- In the Interest of D. F.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2003
- In Re DbpCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2003
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