Demetrius L. v. Joshlynn F./d.L.

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• recognizing that because this standard is “[f]ramed in the disjunctive,” a best interests finding may be supported by either
• holding that, at the best-interests stage of the analysis, the child’s interest in stability and security must be the court’s primary concern (citations omitted)
• noting that relevant factors include whether (1) current placement is meeting child’s needs, (2) an adoption plan is in place, and (3) the child is adoptable
• noting that protecting children’s interest in stability and security must be paramount
• “[D]epending on the circumstances, adoption can provide sufficient benefits to support a best-interests finding . . . .”
• explaining “juvenile court is in the best position to weigh evidence and assess witness credibility”

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