People v. Kimberly N.

The State filed a petition to terminate the parental rights of Kimberly N. (respondent) to her daughter, L.N. L.N.’s father was defaulted and his rights were terminated. Following a series of evidentiary hearings, the court terminated the parental rights of respondent. Respondent now appeals, raising the following issues for our consideration: (1) whether the court improperly relied upon a nonstatutory factor in terminating her parental rights; (2) whether the court applied the proper standard of proof; (3) whether the actions of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) excuse…