Legal Opinion

In re Max M.

Supreme Court of Rhode Island

Decided June 4, 2015No. 2014-312-AppealPublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

Justice ROBINSON,

for the Court.

On August 21, 2014, a Family Court decree entered which terminated the parental rights of the respondent father, Eric M., 1 with respect to his son, Max M. On appeal, Eric argues that the record lacks clear and convincing proof of: (1) his unfitness as a parent; and (2) the reasonable efforts of the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to reunify Eric with his son. This case came before the Supreme Court for oral argument pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Santosky v. KramerSupreme Court of the United States · 1982
  2. In Re Amber P.Supreme Court of Rhode Island · 2005
  3. In Re Natalya C.Supreme Court of Rhode Island · 2008
  4. In Re Jazlyn P.Supreme Court of Rhode Island · 2011
  5. In re Steven D.Supreme Court of Rhode Island · 2011

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3Cited by5 opinions

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  3. In re Livia B.L.Supreme Court of Rhode Island · 2017
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  5. In re Roman A.Supreme Court of Rhode Island · 2019

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