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In the Interest of M. D. F.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided November 16, 2004No. A04A0959PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Mikell, Judge.

The natural mother of M. D. F, a female child born on June 28, 1994, brought a verified petition under OCGA § 15-11-94 for the termination of the parental rights of M. D. F.’s biological father. In an amended order, the juvenile court granted the petition.1 The father appeals, arguing that the juvenile court erred in finding clear and convincing evidence that his parental rights have been lost. We disagree and affirm.

The decision to terminate parental rights involves a two-step inquiry. First, the court must determine whether there is present clear and convincing evidence of…

2Cases cited6 opinions

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  2. In the Interest of P. O. M.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2002
  3. In the Interest of J. D. A.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2004
  4. In the Interest of P. A. T. L.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2003
  5. In the Interest of T. D. B.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2004

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. In the Interest of T. A. M.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2006
  2. In the Interest of S. S. G. A.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  3. In the Interest of T. B.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2005
  4. In the Interest of A. J.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  5. In Re AjCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2007

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