In Re Joseph S.

OPINION

This case came before the Supreme Court on December 3, 2001, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be decided summarily. The respondent-mother, Melissa S. (mother or respondent), appealed from a Family Court decree terminating her parental rights to her son Joseph S., pursuant to G.L.1956 § 15 — T—7(a)(2)(i) 1 and daughter Mary S., pursuant to § 15-7-7(a)(2)(i) and (a)(3). 2 After hearing counsels’ arguments and considering the memoranda submitted by the parties, we are satisfied that cause has not been…