In Re Freiburger

Respondent Hiram Freiburger appeals by leave granted from the termination of his *255parental rights to his daughter, Heidi. We find no error requiring reversal and affirm.

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In the instant case Mary Ann Tuschak, a psychiatric social worker, testified about her sessions with Heidi Freiburger. Respondent asserts that much of Tuschak’s testimony was inadmissible hearsay.

Hearsay is defined as "a statement, other than one made by [a] declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.” MRE 801(c). A statement may be verbal or nonverbal; a…