In re Malachii O.

OPINION

Justice Goldberg,

for the Court.

This case came before the Supreme Court on October 25, 2016, on appeal by the respondent, John S.1 (respondent), from a decree entered in the Family Court terminating his parental rights as to his son, Malachii O. (Malachii), who was born on May 21, 2011. The parties were directed to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memo-randa filed by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown, and we proceed to decide the appeal at…