Doe v. Roe’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “[T]here is no indication that terminating Father's rights will ensure future stability for [Daughter] or that keeping Father's parental rights intact will disrupt [Daughter's] current living situation. Instead, keeping Father's parental rights intact simply allows Father to establish a relationship with [Daughter] and to provide emotional and financial support for [Daughter]. While we acknowledge that there is some evidence to suggest that Mother had plans to marry and that Fiancé may adopt [Daughter], these plans have not been finalized. Further, at oral argument, nearly three years after Mother's engagement, counsel was unable to confirm such plans. Thus, while we recognize that a stable family relationship may be in a child's best interest, we find the request herein to be premature based on the record presented. If anything, given Mother's situation and Father's demonstrated desire to establish a relationship with [Daughter], we find that keeping Father's rights intact under these circumstances will only serve to benefit [Daughter] by allowing the familial bond between Father and [Daughter] to be furthered.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Doe v. Roe

2. “[T]o establish procedures for the reasonable and compassionate termination of parental rights where children are abused, neglected, or abandoned in order to protect the health and welfare of these children and make them eligible for adoption by persons who will provide a suitable home environment and the love and care necessary for a happy, healthful, and productive life.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Doe v. Roe

3. “no indication that terminating Father's rights will ensure future stability for [Daughter] or that keeping Father's parental rights intact will disrupt [Daughter's] current living situation.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Doe v. Roe