In the Matter of Taylor, Unpublished Decision (6-9-1999)

This appeal arises from a juvenile court decision granting permanent custody of the minor children Richard Taylor (Ricky) and Jason Taylor to Appellee Belmont County Department of Human Services Children Services Agency (hereinafter CSA) and terminating the parental rights of the parents, Appellant Tammy Taylor and Tim Taylor. For the following reasons, this Court affirms the lower court decision.

The Taylors divorced in June of 1996. Ricky and Jason were born of the marriage. (Tr. pp. 92, 154). Appellant has an IQ of 73 which indicates borderline intelligence and her current husband admits…