Skip to main content

In re R.M.

Syllabus

The respondent mother, Esmeralda M., appealed from a November 24, 2021 decree of the Family Court terminating her parental rights to her daughter, R.M. On appeal, the respondent contended that the trial justice erred in finding, by clear and convincing evidence, that the Department of Children, Youth, and Families had made reasonable efforts to achieve Esmeralda's reunification with R.M. The Supreme Court held that the trial justice did not err in determining that DCYF made reasonable efforts to achieve reunification. Accordingly, the Court affirmed the decree of the Family Court.

Read full opinion on CourtListener

Cites

17 cases in this archive are cited by this case.

Other cases with this name

Sourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.