In Re Brianna B.

Case Number
W2017-01181-COA-R3-PT

This appeal involves the termination of a father’s parental rights to his minor child. The father is currently serving an eleven-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide, with the victim being the child’s mother. The child’s maternal aunt and uncle, who had been granted custody of the child, filed a petition to terminate the father’s parental rights. The trial court terminated the father’s parental rights upon finding by clear-and-convincing evidence that four grounds for termination were proven, and that termination was in the child’s best interest. The father appeals. We reverse the decision of the trial court as to three of the grounds for termination. However, we affirm the trial court’s decision as to one ground, and that termination of the father’s parental rights is in the child’s best interest.

Authoring Judge
Judge Arnold B. Goldin
Originating Judge
Judge Daniel L. Smith
Case Name
In Re Brianna B.
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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