In Re Brook Ann R.

OPINION

Chief Justice SUTTELL,

for the Court.

The father (respondent) appeals from a Family Court decree terminating his parental rights with respect to his child, Brook Ann R. (Brook). This case came before the Supreme Court for oral argument pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not summarily be decided. After examining the written and oral submissions of the parties, we conclude that this appeal may be resolved without further briefing or argument. For the reasons set forth in this opinion, we affirm the decree of the…