This case involves the termination of Mother’s and Father’s parental rights. The trial court found multiple statutory grounds for the termination of Mother’s and Father’s rights. The court also found termination of the parents’ rights to be in the children’s best interest. The sole issue raised on appeal is whether the trial court erred in finding that Mother and Father abandoned their children by willfully failing to support them. Because the parents appealed fewer than all of the multiple grounds relied upon by the trial court for termination, the trial court’s decision as to the other grounds is final. Because a finding of only one statutory ground is necessary for termination, we affirm the decision of the trial court.
Case Number
M2014-00728-COA-R3-PT
Originating Judge
Judge Wayne C. Shelton
Case Name
In Re: Patrick J., et al
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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