In Re Tory S.

OPINION

Justice ROBINSON

for the Court.

Salvatore Schiavitti (respondent or Mr. Schiavitti), the biological father of minor child Tory S., appeals pro se from a Family Court decree terminating his parental rights with respect to that child. The respondent filed a timely notice of appeal on October 11, 2007.

This case came before the Supreme Court on December 3, 2009, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. After reviewing the memoranda submitted by the parties, we are of the opinion that this appeal…