In Re: C.T. ET AL.

Case Number
E2017-02148-COA-R3-JV

J.S. (father) appeals the trial court’s adjudication that his children C.T. and L.T. were dependent and neglected and severely abused in the care of father and A.T. (mother). Mother, who did not appeal, testified, among other things, that father bought her illegal drugs while she was pregnant, and that she and father abused drugs and alcohol during her pregnancy. Father denied mother’s allegations. The twin children were born prematurely and tested positive for opana, an opioid, and oxycodone. The trial court expressly credited mother’s testimony and discredited father’s. On appeal, father bases his assertion of error solely on his argument that the trial court incorrectly assessed the credibility of the witnesses, and that the trial court should have believed him instead of mother. We affirm.

Authoring Judge
Judge Charles D. Susano, Jr.
Originating Judge
Judge John D. McAfee
Case Name
In Re: C.T. ET AL.
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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