In re Savannah F. et al.

Case Number
E2015-02529-COA-R3-PT

The trial court terminated the parental rights of Mother and Father to their three children on the grounds of persistence of conditions and severe abuse. Because there was no judicial finding of dependency, neglect, or abuse removing the children from the custody of Mother and Father more than six months prior to the termination hearing, as required by Tennessee Code Annotated Section 36-1-113(g)(3), we reverse the trial court’s determination that the ground of persistence of conditions was shown by clear and convincing evidence. Because we affirm the trial court’s determination of severe abuse and its determination that termination is in the children’s best interests, however, we affirm the termination of Mother’s and Father’s parental rights to their three children.

Authoring Judge
Judge J. Steven Stafford
Originating Judge
Judge Timothy E. Irwin
Case Name
In re Savannah F. et al.
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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