· 2/7/1989
Com., Dept. of Social Services v. Johnson
Citations
- 376 S.E.2d 787
- 7 Va. App. 614
- 5 Va. Law Rep. 1641
- 1989 Va. App. LEXIS 11
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- “The strong public policy of this Commonwealth posits that the paramount concern where children are concerned are their best interests.”
- \The strong public policy of this Commonwealth posits that the paramount concern where children are concerned are their best interests.\
- parent-child relationship does not establish privity and, therefore, child is not bound by judgments against mother
- \The strong public policy of this Commonwealth posits that the paramount concern where children are concerned are their best interests.\
- “The strong public policy of this Commonwealth posits that the paramount concern where children are concerned are their best interests.”
- a child has a fundamental right in establishment and continuation of the parent-child relationship
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Koontz
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.