In Re F.S. and Z.S.

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

• highlighting that the preponderance of the evidence standard is a lesser burden of proof than the clear and convincing evidence standard
• highlighting that the preponderance of the evidence standard is a lesser burden of proof than the clear and convincing evidence standard
• highlighting that the preponderance of the evidence standard is a lesser burden of proof than the clear and convincing evidence standard
• stating that “[i]f a court does not make that initial finding of abuse [or neglect], no further action is permitted in the abuse and neglect realm.”
• explaining that “‘clear and convincing’ is the measure or degree of proof that will produce in the mind of the factfinder a firm belief or conviction as to the allegations sought to be established”
• explaining that “‘clear and convincing’ is the measure or degree of proof that will produce in the mind of the factfinder a firm belief or conviction as to the allegations sought to be established”

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).