In Re Jeromia W.

Syllabus

This action involves the termination of a father's parental rights to his minor child. Following a bench trial, the court found that clear and convincing evidence existed to support the statutory grounds of abandonment for failure to support and wanton disregard for the child's welfare substantial noncompliance with the permanency plan and failure to manifest an ability and willingness to personally assume responsibility for the child. The court further found that termination was in the best interest of the child. We affirm.