Legal Opinion

In Re Kenneth H.

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine

Decided March 18, 1997PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Per curiam

[¶ 1] The father of Kenneth H. appeals from the judgment entered in the Waldo County Probate Court (Woodcock, J.) terminating his parental rights for the purpose of Kenneth’s adoption by his mother’s present husband. He contends, inter aim, that the court did not make the necessary findings of fact required by M.R.ProbJ?. 52. 1 We agree, and we vacate the judgment.

[¶ 2] The court’s “Findings of Fact” consisted of the following two paragraphs:

1. The Court finds, based on clear and convincing evidence, that [the father] is unable to take responsibility for the child, Kenneth H[.], 'within a…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. In Re Chesley B.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1985
  2. In Re Amber B.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1991
  3. In Re Amanda D.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1988

3Cited by11 opinions

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  5. In Re Dylan B.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 2001

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