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In the Interest of T. J.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided September 26, 2006No. A06A1636PublishedCited by 21 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ellington, Judge.

The Juvenile Court of DeKalb County terminated the parental rights of the mother to 24-month-old twins T. J. and J. J.1 Jones appeals, contending the court’s order is not supported by clear and convincing evidence of parental misconduct as required by OCGA § 15-11-94 (b) (4) (A). The mother also contends the court erred in allowing the testimony of an expert witness. Finding no reversible 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…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. In the Interest of M. L. P.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1999
  2. In the Interest of R. G.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
  3. In the Interest of A. A.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
  4. In the Interest of A. T. H.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
  5. In the Interest of A. C.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2005

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3Cited by21 opinions

  1. In the Interest of R. C. M.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  2. In the Interest of D. B. C.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2008
  3. In the Interest of D. B.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2010
  4. In the Interest of J. R. N.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2008
  5. In the Interest of K. A. C.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2008

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