| A16-1353 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2017-02-13 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: A. S. and L. S., Jr., Parents.
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… ildren as CHIPS. On April 13, 2016, the county filed a petition seeking termination of parental rights. The petition alleged termination is warranted because the parents failed to satisfy the duties of the parent-child relationshi …
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| A16-1280 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2017-02-13 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: L. R. and J. B., Parents.
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… 2 N.W.2d 88, 97 (Minn. App. 2008). “Due-process guarantees preclude the termination of parental rights based on a statutory ground that was not included in a petition to terminate parental rights.” Id. at 98. The termination petit …
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| A16-1430 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2017-02-06 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: C. A. P., Parent.
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… her children and keep them even minimally safe. We affirmed this termination of parental rights (TPR) on November 9, 2015. In re Welfare of Child of C.A.P., No. A15-0940, 2015 WL 6830202, at *1 (Minn. App. Nov. 9, 2015). …
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| A16-1644 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2017-02-06 |
Reversed and remanded
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: J. M. K. and J. Z. J., Parents.
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… court’s findings to determine whether they address the statutory criteria for termination of parental rights and are not clearly erroneous.” In re Children of T.R., 750 N.W.2d 656, 660 (Minn. 2008). We give “[c]onsiderable deference” to …
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| A16-1254 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2017-01-17 |
Affirmed
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A16-1270 In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: M. M. and L. S., Parents.
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… ith his social worker. Thereafter, the county filed a petition seeking termination of parental rights. In terminating L.S. and M.M.’s parental rights, the district court determined that clear and convincing evidence supported tha …
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| A16-1256 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2017-01-17 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: L. M. P., Parent.
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… ligations, an inadequate relative search is not a basis to deny a petition for termination of parental rights. The district court denied L.M.P.’s posttrial motion for a new trial, and this appeal follows. …
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| A15-2075 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2017-01-17 |
Affirmed
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State of Minnesota v. Matthew Vaughn Diamond
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… g to address a constitutional issue raised for the first time on appeal from a termination of parental rights). But even if Diamond’s district court argument could be read expansively so as to encompass this argument, we still fin …
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| A16-1227 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2017-01-10 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: J. B. and R. D. S., Parents
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… s that (a) the district court should not have bifurcated the trial on a single termination of parental rights (TPR) petition; (b) the record does not demonstrate that termination of his parental rights is in the child’s best interests; an …
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| A16-1014 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2017-01-09 |
Affirmed
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A16-1012 A16-1014 In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: R. P., B. G., C. M. F.…
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… terminated under Minn. Stat. § 260C.301, subd. 1(b)(2). That provision allows termination of parental rights upon a finding that [1] the parent has substantially, continuously, or repeatedly refused or …
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| A16-1170 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-12-27 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: v. R. E., Parent.
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… h programs including therapy. On December 10, 2015, the county filed a termination of parental rights (TPR) petition regarding L.R.B. The petition alleged that on December 3, 2015, mother had left her apartment at Perspectives fr …
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| A16-1174 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-12-27 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: L. L. E. and E. C. F., Parents.
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… operly concluded that mother is palpably unfit to parent the child and because termination of parental rights is in the child’s best interests, we affirm. FACTS In May 2015, mother g …
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| A16-1096 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-12-27 |
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: S. M. T. and D. W. T., Parents.
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… 3 This court will affirm a district court’s termination of parental rights if “at least one statutory ground for termination is supported by clear and convincing evidence and termination is in the best …
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| A16-1087 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-12-12 |
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: M. L. M. and T. E. H., Parents.
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… g in play, and ending visits early. In January 2015, OCCS filed a petition for termination of parental rights (TPR 1). After a 3 court trial in April 2015, the district court denied the pet …
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| A16-1037 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-11-28 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: D. K. P., Parent.
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… f L.A.F., 554 N.W.2d 393, 396 (Minn. 1996). This court will affirm a termination of parental rights “if at least one statutory ground for termination is supported by clear and convincing evidence and termination is in the best …
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| A16-767 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-11-21 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: J. L. H. and A. T. S., Parents.
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… the child was in her care. Further, when addressing the issue of termination of parental rights, the district court’s primary focus is on “the projected permanency of the parent’s inability to care for his or her child.” In …
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| A16-858 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-11-14 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: D. C. a/k/a Q. N. F. (W.), Parent.
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… arental rights, as the Minnesota Supreme Court has stated that “an involuntary termination of parental rights is proper only 8 when at least one statutory ground for termination is support …
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| A16-655 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-11-14 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: K. Y., Parent.
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… tability, a stable home environment and which meets their special needs favors termination of parental rights” and is in the children’s best interests. The district court also determined that the department had provided an appropriate cas …
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| A16-938 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-11-14 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: K. L. and D. L., Parents.
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… e county provided reasonable efforts toward reunification, and by finding that termination of parental rights is in the children’s best interests. Therefore, we affirm. FACTS K.L. and D. …
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| A16-1016 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-11-14 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: C.F., Parent.
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… ial of her motion under Minn. R. Juv. Prot. P. 46.02 to withdraw her voluntary termination of parental rights because her agreement was not intelligent or voluntary. On appeal of a denial of a motion to withdraw a voluntary termination, …
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| A16-532 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-10-24 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: L.T.P. and L.V.J., Parents.
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… Because mother and father did not follow their case plans, the county filed a termination of parental rights petition. Father requested bifurcated proceedings, but the district court denied this request and tried the petitions together. …
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| A16-526 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-10-17 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: C. K. W. and G. B. W., Parents.
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… , in October 2014, C.K.W. gave birth to another child, A.W. Based on the prior termination of parental rights, Rice County Social Services immediately filed a petition for termination of C.K.W.’s parental rights, and A.W. was removed from …
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| A16-692 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-10-17 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: J.M.B., Parent.
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| A16-545 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-08-29 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: N. U. M., Parent.
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… of S.E.P., 744 N.W.2d 381, 385 (Minn. 2008). We will affirm a district court’s termination of parental rights if “at least one statutory ground for termination is 9 supported by clear and c …
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| A16-362 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-08-29 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: P. L. G., Parent.
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… istrict court’s findings. A diagnosis of mental illness alone does not “permit termination of parental rights.” In re Welfare of Kidd, 261 N.W.2d 833, 835 (Minn. 1978). But a termination can be affirmed when a parent’s mental illness is …
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| A16-270 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-08-22 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: S. S., Parent.
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… scribed above. In December 2015, the district court held a trial on the termination of parental rights (TPR) petition. Following the trial, the district court concluded that all four of the alleged statutory grounds for terminatio …
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| A16-528 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-08-08 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: J. B. and S. N.-J., Parents.
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… nesses.” In re Welfare of L.A.F., 554 N.W.2d 393, 396 (Minn. 1996). B. Termination of Parental Rights District courts may order involuntary termination of parental rights on the basis of one or more of the nine criteria li …
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| A16-196 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-08-01 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: K. B., Parent.
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… S.E.P., 744 N.W.2d 381, 385 (Minn. 2008). The reviewing court will affirm the termination of parental rights if “at least one statutory ground for termination is supported by clear and convincing evidence and termination is in the child …
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| A15-1959 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-07-05 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: W. J. C., III, and G. A. C., Parents.
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… tted the allegations of the CHIPS petition. At the same hearing, CCCSS filed a termination of parental rights petition pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 260C.301, subds. (1)(b)(2), (4), (5), and (8) (2014). The district court found that “[i]t is …
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| A16-309 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-06-27 |
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: M. A. K. and A. L. P., Sr., Parents.
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… g various 7 statutes). Thus, “termination of parental rights is always discretionary with the juvenile court.” Id. at 136; compare Minn. Stat. § 645.44, subd. 15 (2014) (stating that “‘[m]a …
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| A16-62 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-06-20 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: H. M. T., Parent.
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… uration of her case plan. On October 1, 2015, the district court held a termination of parental rights trial. H.M.T. did not appear but was represented by counsel at the trial. Due to H.M.T.’s failure to appear, the county request …
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| A15-1729 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-06-06 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the WELFARE OF the Child Of: J.P.-S. and J.D.F., Parents
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… 2015) (defining “best interests of the child,” for purposes of permanency and termination of parental rights proceedings, as “all relevant factors to be considered and evaluated”). Appellant does not cite any statutory or caselaw authori …
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| A16-20 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-06-06 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: D. S., Parent.
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… ound alleged in the petition is supported by clear and convincing evidence and termination of parental rights is in the child’s best interests, this court will affirm. In re Welfare of Children of R.W., 678 N.W.2d 49, 55 (Minn. 2004). …
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| A15-2009 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-05-23 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: S. E. N. and R. D. J., Jr., Parents.
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… nty did not engage in reasonable reunification efforts, which are required for termination of parental rights. See In re Children of T.A.A., 702 N.W.2d 703, 708 (Minn. 2005) (requiring clear and convincing evidence of reasonable efforts …
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| A15-1857 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-05-23 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: D. O., Parent.
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… in the reasonably foreseeable future. She also testified that, in her opinion, termination of parental rights is appropriate so the children can have a safe and stable environment “where their needs are continually met.” Following …
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| A15-2047 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-05-23 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: P. A. S. and D. J. P., Parents.
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… d’s preferences.” Id. This court reviews a district court’s determination that termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests for an abuse of discretion.” J.R.B., 805 N.W.2d at 905. Father argues that the evidence w …
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| A15-1906 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-05-09 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: A. N. L.-N. and A. L. P., Parents.
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… terests and explain its rationale in its findings and conclusions.” In re Termination of Parental Rights of Tanghe, 672 N.W.2d 623, 626 (Minn. App. 2003). But the district court’s findings need …
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| A15-1992 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-04-25 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the WELFARE OF the CHILD OF A.H., Parent
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… . § 260C.204(c) (2); (4) as part of a communication or contact agreement after termination of parental rights, Minn. Stat. § 260C.317, subd. 1(2); and (5) as part of a communication-and-contact agreement after adoption, Minn. Stat. § 260 …
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| A15-1752 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-04-18 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: I. M. A. a/k/a I. N. and A. T. N., Paren…
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… and convincing evidence and the district court did not err in determining that termination of parental rights is in the children’s best interests, we affirm. FACTS Appellant-mother I. …
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| A15-1868 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-04-11 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: M. O., Parent.
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… inn. Stat. § 260C.301, subd. 1(b) (2014) sets forth nine statutory grounds for termination of parental rights. The district court found that four of those grounds were met here: (1) M.O. failed to comply with her duties under t …
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| A15-1723 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-04-11 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: J. L. C. and M. C., Parents.
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… failed to rebut the presumption of palpable unfitness. When reviewing a termination of parental rights, an appellate court must determine whether the district court’s findings address the statutory criteria and whether those findi …
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| A15-1194 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-04-11 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: C. L. O. and J. J. S., Parents.
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… ., 752 N.W.2d at 98 (applying harmless-error rule to due-process argument in a termination of parental rights case). With but a perfunctory nod to real justice, the “harmless-error” rule is an ever- enlarging hole in the dike of traditio …
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| A15-362 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-04-11 |
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded
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Donna Jean Sjolander f/k/a Donna Jean Carlson v. Steven Gary Carlson
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… .W.2d 57, 64–65 (Minn. App. 1985) (stating that “[w]ith the exception of total termination of parental rights or permanent suspension of visitation, [temporary suspension of visitation] is the harshest sanction which can be imposed upon a …
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| A15-1539 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-03-07 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: C. J. S., Parent.
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… tment filed a petition to terminate the parental rights of C.J.S. and G.D. The termination of parental rights (TPR) petition indicated that C.J.S. was complying with certain aspects of her case plan, but that the department had concerns …
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| A15-1441 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-03-07 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: A. R. H. and G. J. B., Parents.
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… ory grounds for termination are supported by clear and convincing evidence and termination of parental rights is in the children’s best interests. In re Welfare of Children of T.R., 750 N.W.2d 656, 661 (Minn. 2008). Appellant a …
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| A15-1531 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-02-29 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: M. J. W. and M. A., Parents.
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… interests. See Minn. Stat. §§ 260C.301, subds. 1(b) (providing for involuntary termination of parental rights on finding that one or more specified conditions exists), 7 (providing that “the best interests of the child must be the paramo …
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| A15-451 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-02-22 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: C.L.T. and J.T., Parents.
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… ldren in a third foster home, where they remained at the time of trial. Termination of Parental Rights Trial The county filed a petition to terminate J.T. and C.L.T.’s parental rights on November 13, 2014, and trial began o …
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| A15-1293 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2016-02-01 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: L. S., E. B. and H. J., Parents.
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… In re Welfare of D.L.R.D, 656 N.W.2d 247, 251–52 (Minn. App. 2003) (affirming termination of parental rights based on parent’s “continuing problems with improving her parenting skills, her mental health and drug abuse, and her other sub …
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| A15-1273 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2015-12-28 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: K. M. and K. W., Parents, W. W., Interve…
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… n neglected and in foster care.” The district court also concluded that termination of parental rights is in the children’s best interests. The district court acknowledged that the children would “naturally be interested in pres …
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| A15-1136 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2015-12-21 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: B.B., Parent.
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… he reasonably foreseeable future. Therefore, the Court finds that termination of parental rights is in the best interests of both [M.A.L.] and [C.G.H.]. The record shows that this is not a situation where …
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| A15-800 |
Minn. Ct. App. |
2015-12-07 |
Affirmed
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In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: J.W. and M.T., Parents (A15-0800), J.W. and…
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… tation omitted). Under Minn. Stat. § 260C.513(a) (2014), Termination of parental rights and adoption, or guardianship to the commissioner of human services through a consent to adopt, are p …
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