In Re Isaiah F.
Syllabus
Foster parents appeal the dismissal of their petition to terminate a father's parental rights and to adopt. The petitioners sought to terminate the father's rights on two grounds: failure to file a timely petition to establish paternity and failure to manifest an ability and willingness to assume custody and financial responsibility for the child. The trial court found insufficient evidence to support either ground for termination. Upon review, we find clear and convincing evidence to support one of the alleged grounds. So we vacate the judgment of dismissal and remand for further proceedings.
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