Legal Opinion

In the Interest of C. A. S.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided March 24, 2011No. A11A0280PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

McFadden, Judge.

The mother of five-year-old C. A. S. appeals the termination of her parental rights. Because the juvenile court’s decision is sup*758ported by clear and convincing evidence, we affirm the termination.

OCGA § 15-11-94 sets forth the procedure for termination of parental rights, which involves two steps. First, the juvenile court must find

parental misconduct or inability, which requires clear and convincing evidence that: (1) the child is deprived; (2) the lack of proper parental care or control is the cause of the deprivation; (3) the cause of the deprivation is likely to continue;…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. In the Interest of T. B.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2004
  2. In the Interest of K. M.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1999
  3. In the Interest of A. T. H.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
  4. In the Interest of T. J. J.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2002
  5. In the Interest of B. W.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007

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3Cited by8 opinions

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