Legal Opinion
Graham v. CHILDREN'S SERVICES DIVISION, ETC.
Court of Appeals of Oregon
Decided March 5, 1979No. 99435 and 99436, CA 9922PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtThornton, J.
The Children’s Services Division (CSD) appeals from a decision of the trial court that respondents Cecil and Eva Graham are entitled to a contested case hearing before CSD can refuse to consent to respondents’ adoption of Mrs. Graham’s grandchildren. The consent of CSD is required because CSD was awarded permanent custody of the children 1 when the parental rights of the children’s father, Mrs. Graham’s son, were terminated under ORS 419.523 and 419.525. The trial court found that respondents have a constitutionally recognized liberty interest in their grandchildren requiring the protection…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Moore v. City of East ClevelandSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
- Smith v. Organization of Foster Families for Equality & ReformSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
- Wilson v. Family Services Division, Region TwoUtah Supreme Court · 1976
- Drummond v. Fulton County Department of Family & Children ServicesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1976
- Mahoney v. LinderCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 1973
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3Cited by14 opinions
- Loraine Mullins Charles Mullins v. State of Oregon Oregon Children's Services Division Kay Dean Toran, Administrator Mary AcklinCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1995
- Christian Placement Service v. GordonNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1985
- People in Interest of CEColorado Court of Appeals · 1996
- Wilson & Walker v. StateSupreme Court of Kansas · 1981
- In Re the Adoption of ChildersIndiana Court of Appeals · 1982
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