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IN RE ZOEY O. ET AL.

Posted by: Tanja Trezise on May 3, 2023

Court: TN Court of Appeals

Attorneys 1: Ben H. Houston II, Knoxville, Tennessee, for the appellant, Jessica S.

Attorneys 2: Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General and Reporter; and Erica M. Haber, Assistant Attorney General, for the appellee, State of Tennessee.

Judge(s): USMAN

Mother appeals the trial court’s termination of her parental rights as to her two oldest children. As grounds for termination the trial court found abandonment for failure to provide a suitable home, substantial noncompliance with the permanency plan, persistent conditions, severe child abuse, and failure to manifest a willingness and ability to assume custody. The trial court also found that termination was in the best interest of both children. We find that clear and convincing evidence supports the trial court’s findings as to the grounds for termination and the best interests of the children. Accordingly, we affirm the trial court’s judgment.

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