Legal Opinion

In re D. L. R.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Decided July 16, 1981No. 81-1-167PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

LARSEN, Justice.

The Orphans’ Court entered a decree terminating appellant’s parental rights in her child. Appellant contends that the evidence was insufficient to support the decree. After carefully reviewing the record, we find appellant’s contention to be without merit. Appellant’s continued incapacity has caused her child to be without essential parental care and such incapacity cannot or will not be remedied. See In re William L., 477 Pa. 322, 383 A.2d 1228 (1978), cert. denied, 439 U.S. 880, 99 S.Ct. 217, 58 L.Ed.2d 192 (1978); 1 P.S. § 311(2). The determination of…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. In Re William L.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1978
  2. In re J. L. Z.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1980
  3. Lea v. HopkinsSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1848

3Cited by6 opinions

  1. In Interest of C. M. E.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1982
  2. In re P.A.B.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1990
  3. In Re Adoption of James J.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1984
  4. James P. v. Children & Youth ServicesSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1984
  5. In Re DLRSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1981

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