In the Interest of J. M. M.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Ruffin, Judge.
The juvenile court entered an order terminating the parental rights of appellant with respect to her two daughters, J. M. M. and J. A. M. Appellant contends that there was insufficient evidence that she is presently unfit to parent. We disagree and affirm.
A juvenile court may terminate parental rights only if there is “present clear and convincing evidence of parental misconduct or inability” and termination would be in the best interest of the child.1 The juvenile court determines parental misconduct or inability by finding that (1) the child is deprived; (2) lack of proper…
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