§9.19 General Considerations

LibraryJuvenile Law Deskbook (2021 Supp.)

A. (§9.19) General Considerations

Grounds for involuntary termination of parental rights are set forth in subsections 2, 5, and 11 of § 211.447, RSMo Supp. 2019.

Because the trial court only made findings regarding whether termination of parental rights was in the child’s best interest and failed to make findings regarding evidence supporting a ground for termination, the Eastern District of the Court of Appeals reversed a judgment terminating the mother's parental rights. The trial court had neglected to...

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