In Re IG’s Empirical Analysis

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12 state decisions

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The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 12 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “Incarceration alone is not sufficient to support termination under any subsection. In re C.S., 761 A.2d 1197, 1201 (Pa.Super.2000) ( en banc ) ... "A parent desiring to retain parental rights must exert himself to take and maintain a place of importance in his child's life." Adoption of Baby Boy A., [ v. Catholic Social Servies of Diocese of Harrisburg, PA. Inc. ], 512 Pa. 517 , 517 A.2d 1244, 1246 (Pa.1986).... a parent's responsibilities are not tolled during incarceration, and therefore we must inquire whether the parent utilized those resources available while he or she was in prison to continue a close relationship with the child. Adoption of Baby Boy A., supra ; In re D.J.S., [ 737 A.2d 283 (Pa.Super.1999)]; In Interest of J.E.S., [ 365 Pa.Super. 291 , 529 A.2d 514 (Pa.Super.1987)].”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 2008 Pa. Super. 198 - In re Adoption of C.L.G. · In Re CLG

2. “(b) Other considerations. — The court in terminating the rights of a parent shall give primary consideration to the developmental, physical and emotional needs and welfare of the child. The rights of a parent shall not be terminated solely on the basis of environmental factors such as inadequate housing, furnishings, income, clothing and medical care if found to be beyond the control of the parent. With respect to any petition filed pursuant to subsection (a)(1), (6) or (8), the court shall not consider any efforts by the parent to remedy the conditions described therein which are first initiated subsequent to the giving of notice of the filing of the petition.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re Adoption of S.P.

3. “The Superior Court, in affirming the termination decree, expressly recognized that the question of the bond between appellant and the children had not been fully considered. Nevertheless, the Superior Court held, [O]nee a parent is adjudged incompetent under section 2511(a) whereby family unity cannot be preserved, but where adoption is imminent, then there is no need to ascertain whether a beneficial bonding exists as between the natural parent and the children, nor whether additional factors counsel that continuing the relationship might otherwise serve the needs and welfare of the child.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 2008 Pa. Super. 62 - In the Interest of K.Z.S.