· 6/24/1997
Jennifer B. v. Arizona Department of Economic Security
Citations
- 944 P.2d 68
- 189 Ariz. 553
- 246 Ariz. Adv. Rep. 24
- 1997 Ariz. App. LEXIS 107
How courts have described this case
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- requiring proof by clear and convincing evidence of a statutory ground for removal of a guardian
- affirming finding of change in circumstances and noting child \preferred to stay in his foster care placement\
- applying the clear and convincing evidence standard of review in case regarding permanent guardianship
- analogizing best interests requirement in revocation of guardianship to standard used in severance
- applying best interest analysis from termination proceedings in a guardianship revocation
- legislative history of permanent guardianship statute indicates purpose \to provide 'permanency in the custodial relationship' of 'older children who are not suitable candidates for adoption' \
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Judges: Voss, Ryan, Garbarino
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