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Arizona Appellate Opinions

Published opinions of the Arizona Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, collated from public records. 682 opinions matched; showing 251–300.

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1 CA-JV 21-0224 Ariz. Ct. App. 2022-02-24 — Grace P. v. Dcs, V.X.
1 CA-JV 21-0091 Ariz. Ct. App. 2022-02-10 — Sarah P., Michael M. v. Dcs, V.B.
… option is otherwise legally possible and likely, a juvenile court may find that termination of parental rights, so as to permit adoption, is in the child's best interests.” Demetrius L., 239 Ariz. at 4, ¶ 12 (citation omitted). ¶55 …
1 CA-JV 21-0163 Ariz. Ct. App. 2022-02-01 — Clifford C. v. Dcs, B.H.
… diaper changes.” But this evidence does not prove parental unfitness or justify termination of parental rights. See Appeal of Maricopa Cnty. Juv. Action No. JS-6520, 157 Ariz. 238, 254 (App. 1988) (“[T]he parents’ inability to care for the …
1 CA-JV 21-0255 Ariz. Ct. App. 2022-01-18 — Brooks H. v. Dcs, Z.H.
1 CA-JV 21-0188 Ariz. Ct. App. 2022-01-18 — Jorden B. v. Dcs, L.B.
… JORDEN B. v. DCS, L.B. Decision of the Court Termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests if the child will benefit from the termination or be harmed if the relationship continues. Alma S. …
1 CA-JV 21-0243 Ariz. Ct. App. 2022-01-13 — Byron H. v. Dcs, A.H.
… hat analysis on the constitutionality of Arizona’s statutes and rules regarding termination of parental rights concluded that the framework for terminating parental rights under § 8-533(B)(2), which lacks a rehabilitation component, fails t …
1 CA-JV 20-0204 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-12-30 — Tracy D. , Tarah D. v. Dcs, T.D.
… nation by clear and convincing evidence, and DCS met its burden of showing that termination of parental rights was in the child’s best interests by preponderance of the evidence. Each parent timely appealed, and we have jurisdiction under A …
1 CA-JV 21-0223 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-12-14 — Shelbie N. v. Dcs, A.N.
… he preponderance of the evidence that termination served A.N.’s best interests. Termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests if the child will benefit from the termination or will be harmed if the relationship continues. Al …
1 CA-JV 21-0164 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-11-23 — Jimmy N., Vashti H. v. Dcs
… c. Determine whether a factual basis exists to support the termination of parental rights; and d. Proceed with entering the findings and orders as set forth in subsection (F) of this rule. …
1 CA-JV 21-0169 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-11-18 — Christina B. v. Dcs, A.J.
… ion, filed later that month, alleged six- and nine-months time-in-care and that termination of parental rights would be in A.J.’s best interests. See Ariz. Rev. Stat. (A.R.S.) §§ 8-533(B)(8)(a) & (b) (2021).3 ¶9 The court held a …
1 CA-JV 21-0207 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-11-16 — Tammy R. v. Lance B., A.R.
… testimony or argument or video conferencing in any dependency, guardianship or termination of parental rights [trials].” See Ariz. R.P. Juv. Ct. 42 (emphasis added). Considering the dangers posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, video and telepho …
1 CA-JV 21-0146 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-11-02 — Brandon K., Delia B. v. Dcs
1 CA-JV 21-0191 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-10-28 — Linsay A. v. Dcs
… onths out-of-home placement. See A.R.S. § 8-533.B.3, .8(c). DCS further alleged termination of parental rights was in the children’s best interests because the adoptive placements were meeting each child’s needs. ¶7 The superi …
CV-19-0321-PR Ariz. 2021-10-08 — Jessie D. v. dcs/f v. m.D./m.D./c.D.
… ¶31 I cannot join the opinion in full as I disagree that Arizona’s termination of parental rights statute, as applied by this Court’s rules and opinions, satisfies due process requirements. Supra ¶ 8. To the contrary, it falls …
1 CA-JV 21-0029 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-10-05 — Harry W. v. Dcs, L.M.
… appeal, Father challenges the superior court’s termination order. We review the termination of parental rights for an abuse of discretion. Titus S. v. Dep’t of Child Safety, 244 Ariz. 365, 369, ¶ 15 (App. 2018). The juvenile court may termi …
1 CA-JV 21-0159 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-09-28 — Kristina H. v. Dcs
… v. DCS et al. Decision of the Court ¶13 Termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests if the child will benefit from the termination or will be harmed if the relationship continues. Al …
1 CA-JV 21-0101 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-09-23 — Jasmaine H. v. Dcs
1 CA-JV 21-0154 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-09-21 — Paul B. v. Dcs, D.D.
… p. 1999), but it is not required to wait an indefinite period before requesting termination of parental rights, Maricopa Cnty. Juv. Action No. JS-501568, 177 Ariz. 571, 577 (App. 1994). Nor is DCS required to provide services that would be …
1 CA-JV 21-0134 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-09-14 — Rachel C. v. Dcs, A.C.
… provide reunification services. B. Best Interests ¶12 Termination of parental rights “is in the child’s best interests if either: (1) the child will benefit from severance; or (2) the child will be harmed if severa …
1 CA-JV 21-0093 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-09-09 — Carl P. v. Dcs, C.P.
… option is otherwise legally possible and likely, a juvenile court may find that termination of parental rights, so as to permit adoption, is in the child’s best interests.”); see also Audra T. v. Ariz. Dep’t of Econ. Sec., 194 Ariz. 376, 37 …
1 CA-JV 21-0049 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-09-09 — Abelina L. v. Dcs, R.M.
1 CA-JV 21-0011 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-09-09 — Jennifer B. v. Jesse E., J.E.
… laims that termination of her parental rights was not in J.E.’s best interests. Termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests if the child will benefit from the termination or will be harmed if the relationship continues. Al …
1 CA-JV 21-0057 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-09-09 — Jacqueline B. v. Dcs, G.B.
… hief Judge Kent E. Cattani joined. T H U M M A, Judge: ¶1 In this termination of parental rights proceeding, which began with a dependency petition filed in late 2019, counsel for Jacqueline B. (Mother) seeks to challenge the …
1 CA-JV 21-0025 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-09-09 — Angel T. v. Dcs
… her requires that the court “[m]ake specific findings of fact in support of the termination of parental rights.” Rule 66(F)(2)(a). ¶29 Mother argues the court’s under advisement ruling does not include sufficient facts. However, …
1 CA-JV 20-0409 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-08-31 — Toni T. v. Dcs, E.T.
… ipt.” DISCUSSION ¶14 To support the termination of parental rights, DCS must prove one or more statutory ground for termination by clear and convincing evidence. A.R.S. § 8-537(B); Kent K. v. Bobb …
1 CA-JV 20-0340 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-08-24 — Nichole W., Jose v. v. Dcs
… ted father’s parental rights on the ground of abandonment. The court also found termination of parental rights was in the children’s best interests. ¶10 Mother and father timely appealed. This court has jurisdiction under article …
1 CA-JV 20-0327 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-08-19 — Aimee H. v. Dcs
… , (b) (2016). ¶16 Mother’s argument is premature, however, because a termination of parental rights does not include an order for placement. After termination of parental rights to an Indian child concludes, the superior court de …
1 CA-JV 21-0064 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-08-19 — Juan F. v. Erica C.
… ecurity” is the touchstone of our inquiry. Id. at 286, ¶ 34 (citation omitted). Termination of parental rights is in the child’s best interests “if either: (1) the child will benefit from severance; or (2) the child will be harmed if severa …
1 CA-JV 21-0043 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-08-03 — Antonio R. v. Dcs, A.V.
… Court DISCUSSION ¶7 We review the termination of parental rights for an abuse of discretion. Titus S. v. Dep't of Child Safety, 244 Ariz. 365, 369, ¶ 15 (App. 2018). We will uphold the juvenile …
1 CA-JV 20-0415 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-07-27 — Matthew B., Amanda R. v. Dcs, J.B.
… option is otherwise legally possible and likely, a juvenile court may find that termination of parental rights, so as to permit adoption, is in the child’s best interests.”). Because the trial court’s best interests finding a …
CV-20-0173-PR Ariz. 2021-07-26 — Thomas Cox v. Hon. ponce/makayla Esplin
1 CA-JV 20-0379 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-07-20 — Sarah C. v. Dcs, J.C.
… ten overwhelmed” and “lack[ed] the patience to deal with J.C.’s special needs.” Termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests if the child will benefit from the termination or will be harmed if the relationship continues. Al …
1 CA-JV 20-0371 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-07-13 — Patricia S. v. Dcs, E.S.
1 CA-JV 21-0023 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-07-08 — Brandi K., David C. v. Dcs, D.C.
… rospective adoption is otherwise legally possible and likely,” a court may find termination of parental rights is in the child’s best interests. Id. at 151, ¶ 14 (quotation and citation omitted). The court considers the “totality of the cir …
1 CA-JV 21-0001 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-06-15 — Kara B. v. Dcs, A.B.
… Ariz. Dep’t of Econ. Sec., 203 Ariz. 278, 282, ¶ 12 (App. 2002). II. Termination of Parental Rights Pursuant to A.R.S. § 8-533(B)(3) ¶12 Pursuant to A.R.S. § 8-533(B)(3), the court may terminate parental rights if “the …
1 CA-JV 20-0246 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-05-27 — Demetrice H. v. Dcs, D.H.
… tion is otherwise legally possible and likely, a [superior] court may find that termination of parental rights, so as to permit adoption, is in the child’s best interests.” Demetrius L. v. Joshlynn F., 239 Ariz. 1, 4, ¶ 12 (2016). We affirm …
1 CA-JV 20-0262 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-05-25 — Anazi S. v. Dcs, L.S.
… chael J. v. Ariz. Dep't of Econ. Sec., 196 Ariz. 246, 248-49, ¶¶ 11- 12 (2000). Termination of parental rights is not favored and "generally should be considered only as a last resort." Maricopa Cnty. Juv. Action No. JS-500274, 167 Ariz. 1, …
1 CA-JV 20-0380 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-05-04 — Jeanna T. v. Dcs, A.I.
… option is otherwise legally possible and likely, a juvenile court may find that termination of parental rights, so as to permit adoption, is in the child's best interests."). 9 JE …
1 CA-JV 20-0389 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-04-29 — Kari M. v. Dcs
… . 4. The likelihood that the child would be adopted is remote or termination of parental rights would not be in the child’s best interests. A.R.S. § 8-871(A). A court may waive the requirement that DCS make reasonable …
1 CA-JV 20-0257 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-04-27 — Juan P. v. Dcs, S.P.
… tion is otherwise legally possible and likely, a [superior] court may find that termination of parental rights, so as to permit adoption, is in the child’s best interests.” Demetrius L. v. Joshlynn F., 239 Ariz. 1, 4, ¶ 12 (2016). On this r …
1 CA-JV 20-0171 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-03-18 — Jessica S. v. Dcs, A.R.
… reasons, we conclude that this court has jurisdiction over this appeal. II. Termination of Parental Rights ¶16 Turning to the merits of this case—Mother argues that the juvenile court erred by finding DCS had proven terminat …
1 CA-JV 20-0245 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-03-16 — Shane D., Kassandra D. v. Dcs, T.D.
1 CA-JV 20-0062 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-03-04 — Paradise L. v. Dcs
1 CA-JV 20-0261 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-02-25 — Troy W. v. Dcs, T.W.
1 CA-JV 20-0210 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-02-18 — Jessica R. v. Dcs, B.S.
… .8(b). Mother gave birth to B.S. about five months later. Given mother’s recent termination of parental rights to the older child, a Department of Child Safety (DCS) representative interviewed mother at the hospital to assess her ability to …
1 CA-JV 20-0224 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-02-02 — Cindy M. v. Dcs
… chael J. v. Ariz. Dep't of Econ. Sec., 196 Ariz. 246, 248-49, ¶¶ 11- 12 (2000). Termination of parental rights is generally not favored and "should be considered only as a last resort." Maricopa Cnty. Juv. Action No. JS-500274, 167 Ariz. 1, …
1 CA-JV 20-0251 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-01-28 — Jose F. v. Dcs, A.C.
… 103(A). DISCUSSION ¶11 We review the termination of parental rights for an abuse of discretion. Titus S. v. Dep’t of Child Safety, 244 Ariz. 365, 369, ¶ 15 (App. 2018). This court will uphold the j …
1 CA-JV 20-0074 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-01-19 — Andrea F., Joshua W. v. Dcs, E.W.
… hild Safety, 248 Ariz. 224, 227, ¶ 12 (2020). ¶15 We will affirm the termination of parental rights unless it is clearly erroneous. Jesus M. v. Ariz. Dep’t of Econ. Sec., 203 Ariz. 278, 280, ¶ 4 (App. 2002). A ruling is clearly e …
1 CA-JV 20-0268 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-01-14 — Jesse S. v. Dcs
… e that maintains her ties to the Pascua Yaqui culture and traditions,” and that termination of parental rights was J.S.’s best interests. ¶11 Because the court found that termination was in J.S. best interests, it found that th …
1 CA-JV 20-0215 Ariz. Ct. App. 2021-01-05 — Larry C. v. Dcs, K.P.