In Re Dilmer S.M. ET AL. - Concurring

Case Number
W2024-00632-COA-R3-PT

The majority thoughtfully addresses the present appeal. I agree with the majority that the record establishes that Mother committed severe child abuse and that the termination of her parental rights is in the best interest of the children. I respectfully diverge from the majority insofar as the majority opinion suggests that the termination petition’s notice — which specifically alleges severe abuse against the children that are named in the petition (which does not include Ervin Leonard) — extends to a finding of severe abuse by Mother of another child, Ervin Leonard. I concur in the majority’s conclusion affirming the termination of Mother’s parental rights based on harmless error.

Authoring Judge
Judge Jeffrey Usman
Originating Judge
Judge Tarik B. Sugarmon
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
This is a concurring opinion
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