Legal Opinion

In re D. L. T.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided January 8, 2007No. A06A1866PublishedCited by 21 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ellington, Judge.

The mother of two-year-old D. L. T. appeals from the termination of her parental rights. She contends the trial court erred in finding that her daughter’s deprivation was likely to continue or to harm the child, and that the court erred in determining that termination of her parental rights was in the child’s best interest. Finding no error, we affirm.

A termination of parental rights case involves a two-step analysis. First, there must be a finding of parental misconduct or inability, which requires clear and convincing evidence that: (1) the child is deprived; (2) the lack…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. In the Interest of T. B.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2004
  2. In the Interest of A. K.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2005
  3. In the Interest of J. S.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
  4. In the Interest of B. I. F.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2003
  5. In the Interest of D. F.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001

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3Cited by21 opinions

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  3. In the Interest of C. H.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2010
  4. In the Interest of J. A.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  5. In the Interest of J. R. N.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2008

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