Legal Opinion

In the Interest of J. M. C.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided September 10, 1991No. A91A1398PublishedCited by 54 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Sognxer, Chief Judge.

The mother of J. M. C. appeals from the order of the Juvenile Court of Hall County terminating her parental rights.

The record reveals that appellant has abused alcohol and drugs for many years and has a history of convictions for shoplifting and drug offenses. She has five children, all of whom have different biological fathers. DFCS obtained legal custody of J. M. C., who was born on May 21, 1983 and was seven years old at the time of the hearing, at birth. J. M. C. remained in DFCS custody until the age of 33 months, then was returned to appellant’s custody until…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. In the Interest of J. L. Y.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
  2. In Re G. M. N. & D. M. N.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
  3. In re N. F. R.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1986
  4. In the Interest of R. L. H.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1988

3Cited by54 opinions

  1. In the Interest of D. I. W.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1994
  2. In the Interest of L. H.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1999
  3. In the Interest of R. G.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
  4. In the Interest of J. O. L.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
  5. In the Interest of D. B.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2000

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