705 So. 2d 220 - In re de St. G.’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “(a) That a parent has not abused the child. For purposes of this Subpara-graph, abuse means the infliction of physical or mental injury which causes deterioration to the child, sexual abuse, exploitation, or [^¡overworking of a child to such an extent that his health or moral or emotional well-being is endangered. (b) That a parent has consistently offered to provide reasonably necessary food, clothing, appropriate shelter, or treatment for the child. For purposes of this Subparagraph, treatment means medical care or other health services provided in accordance with the tenets of a well-recognized religious method of healing with a reasonable, proven record of success. (c) That a parent suffers from no medical or emotional illness, mental deficiency, behavior or conduct disorder, severe physical disability, substance abuse, or chemical dependency which makes him unable or unwilling to provide an adequate permanent home for the child at the present time or in the reasonably near future based upon expert opinion or based upon an established pattern of behavior. (d)Viewed in its entirety, the parent’s past or present conduct, including his criminal convictions, would not pose a risk of substantial harm to the physical, mental, or emotional health of the child.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 742 So. 2d 1058 - Adoption of S.C.D.