Court of Appeals of Maryland· 3/27/2003

In Re Yve S.

Citations

819 A.2d 1030
373 Md. 551
2003 Md. LEXIS 152

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stating that “[t]he best interests of the child standard embraces a strong presumption that the child’s best interests are served by maintaining parental rights”
noting that the court’s finding “there is no likelihood abuse or neglect is likely to reoccur” should be made “by a preponderance of the evidence”
observing that “the goal of the permanency plan is re-visited periodically at hearings to determine progress and whether, due to historical and contemporary circumstances, that goal should be changed”
discussing Maryland's \statutory hierarchy\ of placement options, prioritizing placement with the natural parents followed by placement with a relative, with placement in foster care as a last resort
discussing the parameters this Court has established for finding harmless error
discussing the fundamental rights of a parent in relation to their child

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Judges: Harrell

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