Legal Opinion
State ex rel. Department of Human Services v. J. S.
Court of Appeals of Oregon
Decided January 7, 2009No. 9700237JV3, 9700237JV4, 9700237JV5; Petition Numbers 0600167M, 0600168M; A136298PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLandau, P. J.
Mother and father appeal a judgment terminating their parental rights to their three children on unfitness and neglect grounds. The trial court ordered the termination as to mother based on her conduct and conditions that are detrimental to the children, including her mental illness, unstable living conditions, and her failure to acquire adequate parenting skills. The court ordered the termination as to father because of his habitual alcohol use, domestic violence, and criminal conduct, as well as his failure to acquire adequate parenting skills.
On appeal, both parents challenge the…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Ailes v. Portland Meadows, Inc.Oregon Supreme Court · 1991
- State v. GornickOregon Supreme Court · 2006
- State Ex Rel. Juvenile Department v. GeistOregon Supreme Court · 1990
- State Ex Rel. State Office for Services to Children & Families v. StillmanOregon Supreme Court · 2001
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