In re Emilee K. In re Jennifer K

Citations

• 153 A.3d 487

Syllabus

The respondent, Joseph K. (respondent), appeals from a Family Court decree finding that he abused and neglected his daughters, Emilee and Jennifer, in violation of G.L. 1956 chapter 1 of title 14. The Family Court justice committed the children to the care, custody, and control of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). On appeal, the respondent raised numerous arguments, including claims that the Family Court justice committed evidentiary errors, overlooked or misconceived material evidence, and erred in holding that DCYF had proven by clear and convincing evidence that both Jennifer and Emilee had been abused and neglected. The Supreme Court held that the Family Court justice did not commit evidentiary errors or overlook or misconceive material evidence in making her decision. Additionally, the Supreme Court concluded that competent evidence existed in the record to support the Family Court justice's findings of abuse and neglect. Accordingly, the Supreme Court affirmed the decree of the Family Court.