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In the Interest of S.M.L.D., a Child

Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District (Amarillo)

Decided September 23, 2004No. 07-04-00060-CVPublishedCited by 62 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

JAMES T. CAMPBELL, Justice.

Appellants Shelly Carter and Dwayne Lynn Dale appeal the termination of their parental rights to the child S.M.L.D. The child was removed from Carter’s care after the child tested positive for cocaine and methamphetamines at birth. We will affirm the trial court’s judgment.

On August 2, 2002, Carter went to the hospital and was informed by the hospital staff that her baby was to be delivered that day. After arguing with the anesthesiologist, Carter left the hospital and went home. When she arrived home, Dale, the child’s father, was there smoking crack…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. In the interest of C.H.Texas Supreme Court · 2002
  2. In the Interest of J.F.C.Texas Supreme Court · 2002
  3. Holley v. AdamsTexas Supreme Court · 1976
  4. Texas Department of Human Services v. BoydTexas Supreme Court · 1987
  5. In the Interest of D.T.Court of Appeals of Texas · 2000

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3Cited by62 opinions

  1. In the Interest of N.R.T., a Child, Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District (Amarillo)2011
  2. in the Interest of D.S., N.S., Children, Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District (Amarillo)2011
  3. in the Interest of K.C.B. a Child, Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District (Amarillo)2009
  4. In the Interest of R.S.-T.Court of Appeals of Texas · 2017
  5. In the Interest of S.J.R.-Z.Court of Appeals of Texas · 2017

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