In Re Tad F.

Syllabus

This action involves the termination of a mother's parental rights to her minor child. Following a bench trial, the court found that clear and convincing evidence existed to establish the following statutory grounds of termination: (1) abandonment by failure to visit (2) substantial noncompliance with the permanency plans and (3) failure to manifest an ability and willingness to assume custody of the child. The court also found that termination was in the best interest of the child. We affirm the trial court's decision.