State ex rel. Juvenile Department v. Mack

This is a proceeding to terminate parental rights in three children① under ORS 419.523 (2), which provides as follows:

“The rights of the parent or parents may be terminated * * * if the court finds that the parent or parents:

“(a) Are unfit by reason of conduct or condition seriously detrimental to the child; or .

“(b) Have wilfully deserted or neglected without just and sufficient cause to provide proper care and maintenance for the child for one year. In determining whether the parent has wilfully deserted or neglected without just and sufficient cause to provide proper care and maintenance…