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Frazier v. Arkansas Department of Human Services

Court of Appeals of Arkansas, Division I
Jun 29, 2011
2011 Ark. App. 471 (Ark. Ct. App. 2011)

Opinion

CA 11-177

Opinion Delivered June 29, 2011

Appeal from the Benton County Circuit Court, [No. J2009-556-D/N], Honorable Jay T. Finch, Judge, Affirmed.


This is an appeal from an order terminating appellant April Frazier's rights to her son, J.F. The record shows that the removal was based on Frazier's drug use while she was pregnant with J.F. The record also shows that although appropriate services were offered, Frazier failed to avail herself of them and to complete her case plan, including the requirement that she learn how to meet J.F.'s medical needs. After consideration of all relevant and required factors, the circuit court ultimately found that termination was in J.F.'s best interest. The circuit court set out its reasoning and conclusions in a detailed order.

The only issue in this appeal is the sufficiency of the evidence to support the termination of Frazier's parental rights, specifically the finding of potential harm to J.F. if contact were to continue. Because we are satisfied with the decision of the circuit court and the accompanying quantum of evidence and findings supporting the order, we affirm by memorandum opinion. In re Memorandum Opinions, 16 Ark. App. 301, 700 S.W.2d 63 (1985); Ark. Sup. Ct. R. 5-2(e). The circuit court's decision terminating Frazier's parental rights to her son is not clearly erroneous and is affirmed in all respects.

Affirmed.

ROBBINS and ABRAMSON, JJ., agree.


Summaries of

Frazier v. Arkansas Department of Human Services

Court of Appeals of Arkansas, Division I
Jun 29, 2011
2011 Ark. App. 471 (Ark. Ct. App. 2011)
Case details for

Frazier v. Arkansas Department of Human Services

Case Details

Full title:April FRAZIER, Appellant v. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, Appellee

Court:Court of Appeals of Arkansas, Division I

Date published: Jun 29, 2011

Citations

2011 Ark. App. 471 (Ark. Ct. App. 2011)