Legal Opinion

Joyce E.B. v. State (In re Matter of K.J.B. )

Nevada Supreme Court

Decided July 10, 2019No. 77816Published

1Opinion of the Court

This is a pro se appeal from a district court order terminating appellant's parental rights as to the minor child. Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Court Division, Clark County; Cheryl B. Moss, Judge.

To terminate parental rights, the district court must find clear and convincing evidence that (1) at least one ground of parental fault exists, and (2) termination is in the child's best interest. NRS 128.105(1) ; In re Termination of Parental Rights as to N.J. , 116 Nev. 790, 800-01, 8 P.3d 126, 132-33 (2000). Evidence of parental fault may include neglect, unfitness, risk of serious…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Reina v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1960
  2. Matter of Parental Rights as to NJNevada Supreme Court · 2000
  3. Donald B. v. Nev. Dep't of Family Servs. (In re S.L.)Nevada Supreme Court · 2018

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