Hofmeister v. Bauer

BURNETT, Judge.

This appeal presents three issues concerning the termination of a parent-child relationship. First, we are asked to decide whether the law prohibits termination unless it would serve the best interests of both the parent and the child. Second, we are invited to reexamine the standard for appellate review of a finding that grounds for termination exist. Finally, we must determine whether the evidence in this case was sufficient to support a termination decree.

The children in this case are three girls, the. oldest born on September 28, 1974. The other girls are twins born on…