In re Adoption (And

The mother and father appeal from decrees terminating their parental rights as to two of their children, Kaya and James.3 Both parents argue that the evidence did not clearly and convincingly establish their parental unfitness. The mother additionally argues that certain of the judge's subsidiary findings of fact are clearly erroneous and that the judge impermissibly put the burden on her to prove that she is fit. We affirm.

The mother's appeal. 1. Parental unfitness. A judge may terminate parental rights only where there is clear and convincing evidence that the parent is currently unfit to…