Legal Opinion
In Re Brand
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided October 9, 1985No. Civ. 4907PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
This is a termination of parental rights case.
On July 6, 1984, five days after birth, Lucas Allen Brand, a/k/a Donald Jack Brand, was placed in the temporary care, control, and custody of the Department of Pensions and Security (DPS). Subsequently, by order dated April 26, 1985, the Juvenile Court of Walker County terminated all parental rights of his natural parents and placed him in the permanent custody of DPS. It is from this judgment that the mother appeals.
The mother's primary contention is that the evidence presented to the trial court was not clear and convincing. Thus, she argues, it…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Matter of BurnettCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1985
- Lovell v. Department of Pensions & SEC.Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1978
- Melton v. STATE DEPT. OF PEN. & SEC.Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1984
- Fike v. Department of Pensions & SecurityCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1984
3Cited by3 opinions
- Ex Parte BeasleySupreme Court of Alabama · 1990
- Wallace v. JEFFERSON CTY. DEPT. OF PENSIONS & SECURITYCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1987
- Travis v. STATE DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCESCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1989