Legal Opinion
In re R. L. Y.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided November 20, 1986No. 72664PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Deen, Presiding Judge.
This is a direct appeal by the natural father from an order of the juvenile court terminating his parental rights in his three minor children.1 Appellant complains that the trial court erred by not applying the “appropriate standard of clear and convincing evidence” in making the determination to terminate his parental rights.
After extensive hearing on DFCS’ petition based on deprivation under OCGA § 15-11-2 (8) (A),2 at which the natural father was present and represented by counsel and at which the interests of the children were represented by their attorney/guardian…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- Santosky v. KramerSupreme Court of the United States · 1982
- Blackburn v. BlackburnSupreme Court of Georgia · 1982
- Conney v. Atlantic Greyhound Corp.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1950
- Nix v. Department of Human ResourcesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1976
- Woods v. AndersenCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
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3Cited by9 opinions
- In the Interest of S. J.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2004
- Green v. Sun Trust Banks, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1990
- In the Interest of JOCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1989
- In the Interest of A. S.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2008
- In re R. L. Y.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
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