In the Interest of L.G

23 Citing cases

  1. In the Interest of J.K

    278 Ga. App. 564 (Ga. Ct. App. 2006)   Cited 32 times
    Noting that a "finding of continuing deprivation is not enough to demonstrate that deprivation is harmful to the child," and that "these cases require affirmative evidence that the child will be seriously harmed by an ongoing parental relationship"

    In the Interest of P.L.S.D., 275 Ga. App. 49, 52 (a) (4) ( 619 SE2d 755) (2005).In the Interest of L.G., 273 Ga. App. 468, 475-476 (2) (d) ( 615 SE2d 551) (2005).In the Interest of A.S.H., 239 Ga. App. 565, 570-571 (1) ( 521 SE2d 604) (1999).

  2. In the Interest of T. H

    659 S.E.2d 813 (Ga. Ct. App. 2008)   Cited 6 times

    Considering the sufficiency of the evidence on this issue, we observe that [a]lthough it is well settled that a juvenile court may consider the past conduct of the parent in determining whether the conditions of deprivation are likely to continue, In the Interest of L. G., 273 Ga. App. 468, 474 (2) (c) ( 615 SE2d 551) (2005), it is equally true that "evidence of past unfitness, standing alone, is insufficient to terminate the rights of a parent in her natural child; clear and convincing evidence of present unfitness is required." (Emphasis supplied.)

  3. In the Interest of M. C

    653 S.E.2d 120 (Ga. Ct. App. 2007)   Cited 10 times

    Considering the sufficiency of the evidence to support the finding that the cause of deprivation is likely to continue, we observe that [a]lthough it is well settled that a juvenile court may consider the past conduct of the parent in determining whether the conditions of deprivation are likely to continue, In the Interest of L. G., 273 Ga. App. 468, 474 (2) (c) ( 615 SE2d 551) (2005), it is equally true that "evidence of past unfitness, standing alone, is insufficient to terminate the rights of a parent in her natural child; clear and convincing evidence of present unfitness is required." (Emphasis supplied.)

  4. In re Interest of H.C

    647 S.E.2d 333 (Ga. Ct. App. 2007)

    Deprivation is likely to continue: Considering the sufficiency of the evidence to support the finding that the cause of deprivation is likely to continue, we observe that: Although it is well settled that a juvenile court may consider the past conduct of the parent in determining whether the conditions of deprivation are likely to continue, In the Interest of L. G., 273 Ga. App. 468, 474 (2) (c) ( 615 SE2d 551) (2005), it is equally true that "evidence of past unfitness, standing alone, is insufficient to terminate the rights of a parent in her natural child; clear and convincing evidence of present unfitness is required." (Emphasis supplied.)

  5. In the Interest of J. D

    635 S.E.2d 226 (Ga. Ct. App. 2006)   Cited 6 times

    In the Interest of C. M., 275 Ga. App. 719, 721 (2) ( 621 SE2d 815) (2005).In the Interest of L. G., 273 Ga. App. 468, 473 (2) (b) ( 615 SE2d 551) (2005). Moreover, after DFCS placed J. D. in foster care, a court-ordered reunification plan was adopted by both DFCS and the mother.

  6. In re Interest of W. W

    707 S.E.2d 611 (Ga. Ct. App. 2011)   Cited 4 times

    (Citation and punctuation omitted.) In the Interest of L. G., 273 Ga. App. 468, 474 (2) (c) ( 615 SE2d 551) (2005). The father's contention that the evidence was insufficient to support the trial court's ruling is without merit. It is the province of the juvenile court to weigh the evidence and determine its credibility.

  7. In Interest of K. C. W

    678 S.E.2d 213 (Ga. Ct. App. 2009)   Cited 2 times

    Accordingly, the mother's history of chronic unresolved drug and alcohol problems, her use of cocaine and alcohol even after her children had been removed from her care, and her failure to complete her reunification case plan counseled in favor of the juvenile court's finding that the deprivation was likely to continue. See In the Interest of J. S., 292 Ga. App. 86, 89 ( 663 SE2d 793) (2008); In the Interest of R. N. H., 286 Ga. App. at 741 (1) (c); In the Interest of K. W., 283 Ga. App. 398, 401 (1) (c) ( 641 SE2d 598) (2007); In the Interest of L. G., 273 Ga. App. 468, 474 (2) (c) ( 615 SE2d 551) (2005).

  8. In re S. H

    675 S.E.2d 619 (Ga. Ct. App. 2009)   Cited 3 times

    (1) the child must be deprived; (2) the lack of proper parental care or control by the parent in question must cause the deprivation; (3) the cause of the deprivation must be likely to continue; and (4) continued deprivation must be likely to cause the child serious physical, mental, emotional, or moral harm.In the Interest of L. G., 273 Ga. App. 468, 470-471 (2) ( 615 SE2d 551) (2005); OCGA ยง 15-11-94 (b) (4) (A) (i)-(iv). Once these four factors are established, the juvenile court then determines "whether termination of parental rights is in the best interest of the child, considering the child's physical, mental, emotional, and moral condition and needs, including the need for a secure, stable home."

  9. In the Interest of A. A.

    290 Ga. App. 818 (Ga. Ct. App. 2008)   Cited 3 times

    See, e.g., In the Interest of L. G., 273 Ga. App. 468, 476 (3) ( 615 SE2d 551) (2005).Judgment affirmed.

  10. In the Interest of M. J. P

    659 S.E.2d 402 (Ga. Ct. App. 2008)   Cited 3 times

    The court was thus authorized to find that, notwithstanding the father's incarceration, he did not adequately explain his failure to make any positive efforts toward his case plan goals in the months preceding his incarceration. See In the Interest of L. G., 273 Ga. App. 468, 473-474 (2) (b) ( 615 SE2d 551) (2005). And although justifiable cause for failure to pay child support may be found in situations where the parent has been unable to earn income due to incarceration, incarceration does not per se give rise to justifiable cause.