272 Ga. App. 451 - In Re Mem’s Empirical Analysis

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28 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 28 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “any rational trier of fact could have found by clear and convincing evidence that the natural parent's right to custody should be terminated.”

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. In the Interest of B. L. · 273 Ga. App. 183 - Davis v. Rathel

2. “First, there must be a finding of parental misconduct or inability, which requires clear and convincing evidence that: (1) the child is deprived; (2) the lack of proper parental care or control is the cause of the deprivation; (3) the cause of the deprivation is likely to continue; and (4) continued deprivation is likely to cause serious physical, mental, emotional, or moral harm to the child. If these four factors exist, then the court must determine whether termination of parental rights is in the best interest of the child, considering the child's physical, mental, emotional, and moral condition and needs, including the need for a secure, stable home.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. In the Interest of B. T. · In Re Bt

3. “Although past deprivation is not sufficient for termination without a showing of present deprivation, the court can consider a parent's past conduct in determining whether such conditions of deprivation are likely to continue.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re Jlc · In Re Bt