818 So. 2d 802 - State ex rel. J.M.’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “S.M. has done her best. We find her best, not being good enough, does not meet the level of proof necessary to forever sever her relationship with these children. In reaching our decision, we considered not only those factors mandated by statute, but a number of additional factors which we found to be important in this case: (1) the strong bond between the children, their mother, and their siblings, with whom they visit regularly; (2) the psychological and emotional impact these children may suffer if denied the right to see their mother and siblings again; (3) the benefits of maintaining the children in long-term foster care where they can maintain a relationship with their natural family as well as receiving the advantages provided by their foster family; and (4) the probability of adoptive placement, which is less probable for older children and for a sibling "unit" i.e., one placement for all three of the children involved. The record reflects that the children are thriving in their foster home; there is no indication that they will not continue to do so.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State in Interest of JM · State ex rel. J.M.

2. “demonstrates that S.M. does not possess the intellectual capacity to mother her children.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State in Interest of JM