In Re Layton W.

Case Number
M2020-00197-COA-R3-PT

The trial court terminated a father’s parental rights on the grounds of abandonment by failure to visit and abandonment by failure to support his child. The father stipulated to certain grounds for termination but appeals the trial court’s conclusion that terminating his parental rights is in the best interests of the child. Because the trial court’s findings as to the grounds for termination do not relate to the father’s conduct during the relevant time period prescribed by statute and the trial court’s final order fails to show that the trial court considered the best interests factors set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated section 36-1-113, we vacate the trial court’s judgment and remand.

Authoring Judge
Judge Kristi M. Davis
Originating Judge
Judge Justin C. Angel
Case Name
In Re Layton W.
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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