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