In Re Amber B.’s Empirical Analysis

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12 state decisions

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1. “We recognize the desirability that a finite determination be reached without undue delay in all cases involving the termination of parental rights. See In re Amanda D., 549 A.2d 1133, 1135 (Me.1988). See also 22 M.R.S.A. § 4006 (Pamph.1990) (appeal from judgment terminating parental rights ‘shall lie directly to the Supreme Judicial Court sitting as the Law Court’). The achievement of this goal, however, is most readily accomplished by the trial court’s compliance with the mandate of Rule 52(a) thereby providing the parties with the necessary tools for a meaningful review and ensuring the integrity of the reviewing process.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re Kenneth H.

2. “1. The Court finds, based on clear and convincing evidence, that [the father] is unable to take responsibility for the child, Kenneth H[.], 'within a time which is reasonably calculated to meet the child’s needs; and 2. The Court finds, based on clear and convincing evidence, that termination of the parental rights of [the father] in regard to Kenneth H[.] is in the best interest of the child.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re Kenneth H.

3. “(2) The court finds, based on clear and convincing evidence, that: (a) Termination is in the best interest of the child; and (b) (ii) The parent has been unwilling or unable to take responsibility for the child within a time which is reasonably calculated to meet the child's needs.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re Kenneth H.