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In the Interest of J. S.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided June 19, 2008No. A08A0269PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Barnes, Chief Judge.

The mother of J. S. appeals the termination of her parental rights contending that the termination was not supported by clear and convincing evidence. Upon our review and for the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

Termination of parental rights under OCGA § 15-11-94 requires the juvenile court to undertake a two-step process. First, the court must determine whether there is clear and convincing evidence of parental misconduct or inability as provided in OCGA § 15-11-94 (b). Under that Code section, parental misconduct or inability may be found when (1) a child is deprived;…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. In the Interest of R. N.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1997
  2. In the Interest of R. G.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
  3. In the Interest of A. A.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
  4. In the Interest of A. C.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2005
  5. In the Interest of B. I. F.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2003

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. In the Interest of C. L.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2012
  2. In the Interest of A. J. D. S.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2009
  3. In the Interest of A. E.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2012
  4. In the Interest of K. C. W.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2009
  5. In Re AjdsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2009

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