termination of parental rights
COA affirms mom’s termination of rights despite ‘clean screen’ given to judge
May 7, 2013
Dave StaffordAn Indianapolis mother with a history of drug abuse and domestic violence failed to persuade the Indiana Court of Appeals
to reverse the termination of her parental rights, even though she introduced herself to the presiding judge after oral arguments
and had a student deliver to the judge evidence of a clean drug screen taken a day earlier.
MoreEvidence does not support CHINS finding
April 30, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s determination that an infant is a child in need of services after
finding the parents have improved their living situation that led to their three other children being removed.
MoreMother not denied due process by not having appointed counsel in CHINS case
March 28, 2013
Jennifer NelsonWhile disappointed that a trial court did not follow through with the appointment of counsel for a mother regarding a child
in need of services action, any error in that failure was harmless, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Thursday. It upheld
the termination of mother J.A.’s parental rights to her son G.P.
MoreCourt reverses DCS order requiring mother to take prescribed meds
February 20, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA mother whose child was adjudicated as child in need of services won a partial victory before the Indiana Court of Appeals
Wednesday.
MoreTeen father not deprived by lack of guardian ad litem in termination judgment
January 25, 2013
Dave StaffordA 15-year-old who fathered a child was not deprived due process because a guardian ad litem wasn’t appointed for him
during proceedings in which his parental rights were terminated.
MoreAppeals court reverses adoption; birth mother denied due process
November 30, 2012
Dave StaffordA Jasper County mother was denied due process when her children were allowed to be adopted while the birth mother’s
appeal of her termination of parental rights was pending, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Friday.
MoreCourt affirms termination of parental rights for drug-using mom, dad
November 15, 2012
Dave StaffordA mother who used methamphetamine while pregnant and continued to abuse drugs after her children were judged in need of services
was properly denied parental rights, as was the children’s often-absent father, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
MoreAppeals court reverses termination of father’s rights
September 11, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Department of Child Services failed to prove that a father’s children were removed for cause required under state
statute, and the trial court erred in terminating the parental rights of the Dearborn County man.
MoreDCS admits petition flawed; COA orders more proceedings
August 31, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Gibson Circuit Court committed fundamental error in terminating the parental rights of a mother and father over their
young child, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Friday. The Department of Child Services admitted that it failed to comply
with statute when filing the petition to terminate their parental rights.
MoreMom’s progress leads court to reverse termination
August 13, 2012
Dave StaffordA Grant County mother who lost parental rights to twin children won a reversal of the termination order after the Indiana
Court of Appeals noted her progress in areas of concern to the Department of Child Services.
MoreCOA: mentally handicapped parents not immune from termination proceedings
June 29, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals declined to grant a mother’s request to carve out an exception in involuntary termination
of parental rights cases for parents who are mentally handicapped. The Tippecanoe County mother claimed her children shouldn’t
be removed from her care because of her mental faculties.
MoreTermination of father's parental rights upheld on appeal
June 6, 2012
Dave StaffordA father with a history of incarceration and substance abuse properly had his parental rights to his four minor children terminated,
an Indiana Court of Appeals panel ruled Wednesday.
MoreJudges uphold termination of parental rights
May 30, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals found ample evidence that a mother took little to no steps to correct the problems that led to
her son’s removal and continued placement out of her care, so it affirmed the termination of parental rights. In its
opinion, the judges also discussed Indiana Evidence Rule 201(b) regarding judicial notice of “records of a court of
this state.”
MoreCOA remands parental rights case
March 8, 2012
Michael HoskinsFinding that a trial judge and Indiana Department of Child Services didn’t follow the law before involuntarily terminating
parental rights, the Indiana Court of Appeals has sent the case back to Elkhart Circuit Court.
MoreA decade of court data is revealed
January 4, 2012
Michael HoskinsFigures in the latest Judicial Service Report show near record-level filings continue and that the state needs more judges.
MoreJudges reverse termination of parents' rights
December 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn a case filled with several errors and discrepancies, the Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed the termination of parental
rights of a mother and two fathers because the Department of Child Services failed to meet the burden of proving that termination
is in the best interest of the children.
MoreCOA reverses termination of mother's parental rights
December 8, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals found Thursday that the trial court findings in a parental termination case out of Dearborn County
do not support the decision to terminate a mother’s parental rights to three of her children.
MoreCourt weighs cost of transportation
October 26, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court balances due process and parental rights.
MoreGuidance offered on incarcerated parents' attendance at termination hearings
October 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsScolding the Indiana Department of Child Services for how it handled a parental termination case, the Indiana Supreme Court
has found an incarcerated mother’s due process rights were not violated when she did not receive adequate notice about
pending proceedings that would affect her rights as a parent or when she was not allowed to attend the hearings.
MoreGrandmother can't petition for visitation
September 1, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA grandmother has lost her right to petition for visitation rights after her son’s parental rights were terminated,
so the trial court was correct in dismissing her petition, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Thursday.
MoreCourt of Appeals dismisses termination-order appeal
June 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonBecause the parents of six children who were removed from their home did not timely initiate the appeal of termination of
their parental rights, the Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed their appeal.
MoreJustices accept parental-rights termination case
January 31, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has taken a Marion County case involving the termination of a mother’s parental rights in
which the Indiana Court of Appeals took issue with several details in the case.
MoreCourt reverses because of DCS notification policy
December 7, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed the parental right termination decision made by a trial court, ruling that both
the court and Indiana Department of Child Services in Porter County denied a biological father his due process by not notifying
him of CHINS proceedings that ultimately led to his paternal rights being taken away.
MoreSupreme Court reverses parental-rights termination
October 5, 2010
Elizabeth BrockettThe Indiana Supreme Court reversed a father’s involuntary termination of parental rights today, noting the lack of clear
and convincing evidence.
MoreLawyers can't appeal termination without parent's authorization
September 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court held Tuesday that although parents have a statutory right to appellate counsel to appeal an order
ending their parental rights, a parent’s trial lawyer cannot pursue an appeal without the parent’s authorization.
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vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.