In Re Haskel S.

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In this termination of parental rights case, Appellant/Father appeals the trial court's termination of his parental right to the minor child on the grounds of: (1) abandonment by an incarcerated parent by willful failure to visit, willful failure to support, and wanton disregard, Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 36-1-113(g)(1), 36-1-102(1)(A)(iv) (2) substantial noncompliance with the requirements of the permanency plan, Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-113(g)(2) and (3) failure to manifest a willingness and ability to parent the child, Tenn. Code Ann.§ 36-1-113(g)(14). Appellant also appeals the trial court's finding that termination of his parental rights is in the child's best interest. We reverse the trial court's termination of Father's parental rights on the grounds of abandonment by an incarcerated parent for failure to visit and support. We affirm the trial court's termination of Father's parental rights on all remaining grounds and on its finding that termination of Father's parental rights is in the child's best interest.