In Re Brianna D.’s Empirical Analysis
2002
Citation profile
16
cited by 16 later decisions
1
states following
October 2012
most recently cited
16 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on In Re Kristen B. · In Re David · In Re Lester · In Re Jennifer R. · In Re Christina V.
Most-quoted passages
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“"(a) The court shall, upon a petition duly filed by a governmental child placement agency or licensed child placement agency after notice to the parent and a hearing on the petition, terminate any and all legal rights of the parent to the child, including the right to notice of any subsequent adoption proceedings involving the child, if the court finds as a fact by clear and convincing evidence that: it * * * * "(2) The parent is unfit by reason of conduct or conditions seriously detrimental to the child; such as, but not limited to, the following: • i * * * * "(vii) The parent has exhibited behavior or conduct that is seriously detrimental to the child, for a duration as to render it improbable for the parent to care for the child for an extended period of time; << # sj: s}: :}: "(3) The child has been placed in the legal custody or care of the department for children, youth, and families for at least twelve (12) months, and the parents were offered or received services to correct the situation which led to the child being placed; provided, that there is not a substantial probability that the child will be able to return safely to the parents' care within a reasonable period of time considering the child's age and the need for a permanent home * *”
3 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majoritye.g. In Re Shawn M. · In Re Jose Luis RH“[A] parent's genuine love for [his] child, or an existence of a bond between parent and child is not sufficient to overcome the child's fundamental right to a safe and nurturing environment.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
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