Legal Opinion
In the Interest of S. C. M. H.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided May 19, 1999No. A99A0241PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Smith, Judge.
The mother of S. C. M. H. appeals from an order entered by the juvenile court terminating her parental rights. We find no error, and we affirm.
Under OCGA § 15-11-81 (a), the decision whether to terminate a parent’s rights involves a two-prong test. First, the juvenile court must determine whether “clear and convincing evidence of parental misconduct or inability” exists. Id. In the Interest of R. N., 224 Ga. App. 202 (480 SE2d 243) (1997). A finding of parental misconduct or inability must be based on clear and convincing evidence showing the following: (1) The child is deprived;…
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3Cited by11 opinions
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