In Re Dp’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “[O]nly under compelling circumstances found to exist by clear and convincing proof may a court sever the parent-child custodial relationship.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 291 Ga. App. 83 - In Re Tp · In Re DS

2. “It has been held that to authorize a termination of parental rights, or even a loss of temporary custody by a child's parents, on the basis of deprivation, the deprivation must be shown to have resulted from unfitness on the part of the parent, that is, either intentional or unintentional misconduct resulting in the abuse or neglect of the child or by what is tantamount to physical or mental incapability to care for the child. [5]”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 291 Ga. App. 83 - In Re Tp

3. “Under Georgia law, a child is deprived if the child `is without proper parental care or control, subsistence, education as required by law, or other care or control necessary for the child's physical, mental, or emotional health or morals.'”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 291 Ga. App. 83 - In Re Tp