In Re BM’s Empirical Analysis

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20 state decisions

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1. “(1) The interaction and interrelationship of the child with his natural parents, his foster parents if any, his siblings, and any other person who may significantly affect the child’s best interests; (2) The child’s adjustment to his home, school, and community; (3) The likelihood that the natural parent mil be able to resume his parental duties within a reasonable period of time; and (4) Whether the natural parent has played and continues to play a constructive role, including personal contact and demonstrated love and affection, in the child’s welfare.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re W.L.

2. “We will uphold factual findings if supported by credible evidence, and the court's conclusions will stand if the factual findings support them.”

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

3. “determine `whether the findings that were supported by the evidence were sufficient to support the court's decision.'”

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