In the Interest of M. L.

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

This is a termination of parental rights proceeding grounded on parental misconduct or inability. OCGA § 15-11-81 (b) (4) (A). The mother appeals the juvenile court judgment of termination of her parental rights, contending that the evidence is insufficient to satisfy the applicable standard of proof that a rational trier of fact could find clear and convincing evidence that her rights to custody have been lost. Held:

1. “Pursuant to OCGA § 15-11-81 (a), a juvenile court deciding whether to terminate a parent’s rights employs a two-prong test, first determining…