In Re Dennis P.

OPINION

This case came before the Court for oral argument on April 3, 2000, pursuant to an order that directed both parties to appear in order to show cause why the issues raised by the appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memo-randa filed by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown and that the issues raised by this appeal should be summarily decided. The facts pertinent to this appeal are as follows.

The respondent mother (respondent or mother) appeals from a Family Court judgment terminating her parental…