In Re Devone S.

OPINION

This case came before the Supreme Court on April 3, 2001, pursuant to an order directing both parties to appear and show cause why the issue raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and reviewing the memoranda submitted by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown. Therefore the case will be decided at this time.

The respondent-father, James Fisher (respondent), has appealed from a decree of the Family Court terminating his parental rights to his son, Devone, born November 26, 1993. 1 As the basis for his…