Legal Opinion

In re J. L. W.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided May 14, 1984No. 67804PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Carley, Judge.

Appellant’s parental rights in his eight-year-old daughter were terminated by the juvenile court. Appellant appeals, contending that the evidence was insufficient to support the order of termination.

“An order terminating parental rights must contain explicit findings supporting the conclusions that: ‘(1) the child is deprived . . ., and (2) the conditions and causes of the deprivation are likely to continue or will not be remedied, and (3) by reason thereof the child is suffering or will probably suffer serious physical, mental, moral, or emotional harm.’ [Cit.]” Griffith v. Ga.…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Roberts v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1977
  2. Griffith v. Georgia Department of Human ResourcesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1981
  3. In re M. M. A.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
  4. In Re MMACourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
  5. McHugh v. Department of Human ResourcesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1981

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. In the Interest of S. K. L.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
  2. In re D. C. & J. T. C.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1985
  3. In Re JLWCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1984
  4. In the Interest of T. A. L. & L. I. L.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1986
  5. In the Interest of C. M.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1990

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