In Re BG’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “The standard against which visitation is measured ... depends upon the goal mandated in the family service plan. Where ... reunification still remains the goal of the family service plan, visitation will not be denied or reduced unless it poses a grave threat. If ... the goal is no longer reunification of the family, then visitation may be limited or denied if it is in the best interests of the child or children.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 2004 Pa. Super. 402 - In the Interest of C.B. · In Re CB

2. “The `best interests' standard, in this context, is less protective of parents' visitation rights than the `grave threat' standard.”

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