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· 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

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • 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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