In Re Caroline R.
Syllabus
The trial court terminated a mother and father's parental rights to their children on the grounds of (1) abandonment by failure to establish a suitable home (2) failure to manifest an ability and willingness to personally assume custody or financial responsibility (3) persistence of conditions and (4) substantial noncompliance with the permanency plan. The trial court also ruled that the termination ground of abandonment by failure to visit had been proven against the father. The trial court further found that termination of the mother and father's parental rights was in the children's best interest. We affirm the trial court's conclusion that clear and convincing evidence supports these grounds for termination. We also affirm the trial court's determination that the termination of the mother and father's parental rights is in the best interest of the children.
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Judges: Judge John W. McClarty
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