In Re Brooklyn M.

Case Number
M2023-00024-COA-R3-PT

A father and stepmother appeal from an order dismissing their petition to adopt a child and to terminate the mother’s parental rights. The trial court held that the evidence presented supported termination of the mother’s parental rights based on her failure to support and failure to visit the child. However, the trial court found that the alleged ground of failure to manifest an ability and willingness to personally assume custody or financial responsibility of the child had not been proven. The court also found that termination of the mother’s rights was not in the child’s best interest. We affirm.

Authoring Judge
Judge John W. McClarty
Originating Judge
Chancellor Louis W. Oliver, III
Date Filed
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