Issues: Termination of parental rights pursuant to §§ 19b(3)(c)(i),
(g), and (j); Effect of the respondents-parents attending counseling
sessions, family visits, and parenting classes; Children's best
interests
1. Court: Michigan Court of Appeals (Unpublished)
Case Name: In re Congdon
e-Journal Number: 29290
Judge(s): Per Curiam – Gage, Hoekstra, and Murray
The trial court did not clearly err in determining the statutory
grounds for termination of the respondents-parents' parental rights
were established by clear and convincing evidence and in terminating
their rights. Contrary to respondents' argument, simply attending
counseling sessions, family visits, and parenting classes was not
enough to preclude termination of their parental rights. The record
also did not support the respondent-father's claim the petitioner
failed to provide necessary services. Rather, it indicated
petitioner made reasonable efforts toward reunification through
funding and referrals for many services, including in-home services
for more than a year. However, despite intervention and services the
respondents continued to be unable or unwilling to internalize,
understand, demonstrate, and use proper parenting skills, or
acknowledge the continuing issues of alcoholism and domestic
violence, and continued to make inappropriate decisions concerning
the children's well being. Affirmed.
See: http://www.michbar.org/opinions/appeals/2005/110105/29290.pdf
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