In Re: Jeramyah H., et al

Case Number
M2016-00141-COA-R3-PT

Father appeals the termination of his parental rights to his two children. The juvenile court terminated his parental rights on three grounds: abandonment by willful failure to support, failure to provide a suitable home, and persistence of conditions preventing reunification. The court also found clear and convincing evidence that termination of parental rights was in the children’s best interests. After reviewing the record, we conclude that DCS did not meet its burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, the grounds of failure to provide a suitable home or persistence of conditions. But, we conclude that there was clear and convincing evidence of willful failure to support and that termination was in the best interests of the children. Therefore, we affirm the termination of parental rights.  

Authoring Judge
Judge W. Neal McBrayer
Originating Judge
Magistrate Adam T. Dodd
Case Name
In Re: Jeramyah H., et al
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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