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IN RE GABRIEL F.

Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 7, 2025

Court: TN Court of Appeals

Attorneys 1: Lee W. McDougal, Gallatin, Tennessee, for the appellant, Melvin N.

Attorneys 2: Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General and Reporter, and Katherine P. Adams, Assistant Attorney General, for the appellee, Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.

Judge(s): MCGEE

This appeal involves a petition to terminate parental rights. The juvenile court found by clear and convincing evidence that two grounds for termination existed as to the father: (1) abandonment by an incarcerated parent and (2) failure to manifest an ability and willingness to assume custody. The juvenile court also determined that termination was in the child’s best interest. The father appeals. We vacate in part, affirm in part, and reverse in part, but ultimately affirm the termination of the father’s parental rights.

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