In re Yelena

Following trial, a Juvenile Court judge concluded that Yelena was a child in need of care and protection and that her parents were unfit to parent her. Decrees entered terminating their parental rights. Both parents have appealed. The father claims error in several of the judge's findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in his decision not to order postadoption visitation. The mother does not challenge the judge's finding that she is unfit and that termination of her rights is in Yelena's best interests, but claims that the judge abused his discretion when, on the seventh day of trial, he…