In Re Cm’s Empirical Analysis

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6 state decisions

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1. “[i]f, upon the entering of an order terminating the parental rights of a parent, there is no parent having parental rights, the court shall first attempt to place the child with a person related to the child by blood or marriage or with a member of the child's extended family if such a person is willing and, after study by the probation officer or other person or agency designated by the court, is found by the court to be qualified to receive and care for the child, if the court determines such placement is the most appropriate for and in the best interest of the child.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re Aa · In Re Ag

2. “OCGA § 15-11-103(a)(1) does not require a trial court to give preference to family members in making a placement of a child following termination of parental rights. Rather, the statute states that a placement shall be made "if the court determines such placement is the most appropriate for and in the best interest of the child." A trial court's determination that placement with a relative is not in the best interest of the child will not be disturbed by this Court absent an abuse of discretion. [7]”

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

3. “`In determining whether the conditions of deprivation are likely to continue, the juvenile court may consider the past conduct of the parent in ascertaining future conduct.'”

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