· 8/24/2000
Matter of Parental Rights as to NJ
Citations
- 8 P.3d 126
How courts have described this case
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- recognizing that in parental termination proceedings, the fundamental liberty interest of parents must be balanced with society’s interest in protecting the welfare of children
- recognizing that the best interests of the children and parental fault must be found by clear and convincing evidence
- noting that this court will uphold parental termination orders, which require a finding by clear and convincing evidence, if substantial evidence in the record supports the district court’s finding
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Judges: Paul M. Gaudet
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