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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 351–400.

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1 CA-JV 18-0315 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-08-01 — Paule C. v. Dcs, J.H.
… r A.R.S. § 8-235(A). DISCUSSION ¶12 Termination of parental rights requires clear and convincing evidence of a statutory ground set forth in A.R.S. § 8-533(B) and proof by a preponderance of the e …
1 CA-JV 18-0466 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-06-13 — Megan E. v. Dcs, H.E.
… Joshlynn F., 239 Ariz. 1, 3, ¶ 9 (2016). ¶13 Under § 8-533(B)(3), termination of parental rights may be ordered when "the parent is unable to discharge parental responsibilities because of . . . a history of chronic abuse of . …
1 CA-JV 18-0473 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-06-11 — Sharece N. v. Dcs
… alternative analysis, relying on a finding of abuse of R.F.’s sister to support termination of parental rights as to R.F., Mother asserts that the proof concerning the boyfriend’s alleged abuse of R.F.’s sister is insufficient to support te …
1 CA-JV 18-0363 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-06-06 — Aaron L. v. Dcs, S.L.
… Decision of the Court ¶16 “The motion for termination of parental rights and notice of hearing shall be served by the [petitioner] upon the parties . . . pursuant to Rule 5(c), Ariz. R. Civ. P. at least …
1 CA-JV 18-0322 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-05-21 — Donald W. v. Dcs, M.D.
… The issue before the court is whether sufficient evidence supports the termination of parental rights based on fifteen months’ time-in-care. We hold that a termination based on fifteen-months’ out-of-home placement requires the cou …
1 CA-JV 18-0411 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-05-21 — Brittany R. v. Dcs
… also explained that the hearing could proceed in Mother’s absence, resulting in termination of parental rights based on the record and evidence presented. ¶4 After Mother demonstrated sobriety, DCS returned the children to Mother …
1 CA-JV 18-0458 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-05-16 — Fernando M. v. Dcs, C.M.
… . 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. 1 Absent material revision after the relevant date, we cite the curre …
1 CA-JV 18-0399 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-05-16 — Neil B. v. Dcs, C.B.
… indings. Jordan C., 223 Ariz. at 93, ¶ 18. ¶11 Under § 8-533(B)(3), termination of parental rights may be ordered when "the parent is unable to discharge parental responsibilities because of . . . a history of chronic abuse of . …
1 CA-JV 18-0423 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-05-14 — Tiffani G. v. Dcs
… 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.” Id. at ¶ 14 (quotation omitted). A bond between the parent and chil …
1 CA-JV 18-0198 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-05-14 — Breige H. v. Dcs, A.W.
… r A.R.S. § 8-235(A). DISCUSSION ¶7 Termination of parental rights requires clear and convincing evidence of a statutory ground set out in A.R.S. § 8-533(B), Michael J. v. Ariz. Dep’t of Econ. Sec …
1 CA-JV 18-0412 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-04-25 — Kathryn v. Dcs, A.S.
… t absolute. Michael J. v. ADES, 196 Ariz. 246, 248, ¶¶ 11–12 (2000). To support 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 18-0273 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-04-02 — A.R. v. Dcs, Jessica S.
1 CA-JV 18-0330 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-03-26 — Amanda B. v. Dcs
… g, the juvenile court shall “[m]ake specific findings of fact in support of the termination of parental rights and grant the motion or petition for termination.” To satisfy the rule, the juvenile court must specify at least one factual find …
1 CA-JV 18-0391 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-03-21 — Amberlayne S. v. Dcs
… 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. v. Joshlynn F., 239 Ariz. 1, 4, ¶¶ 12, 14 (2016). ¶12 …
1 CA-JV 18-0353 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-03-21 — Travis H. v. Dcs, A.H.
… . Decision of the Court juvenile court may find that termination of parental rights, so as to permit adoption, is in the child’s best interests.”). CONCLUSION ¶17 We affir …
1 CA-JV 18-0376 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-03-19 — Jesus R., Deanna C. v. Dcs
1 CA-JV 18-0405 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-03-12 — Sarah R. v. Dcs, Z.L.
1 CA-JV 18-0214 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-02-28 — Lawrence T. v. Dcs, M.T.
… . Ct. App. 1980). Rejecting the father’s argument, the court explained: Termination of parental rights proceedings generally arise out of a continuing and cumulative set of circumstances, in which the child is within t …
1 CA-JV 18-0354 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-02-26 — Jason O. v. Dcs
… appropriate where 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)(4). Once a court determines termination is in a child’s best inter …
1 CA-JV 18-0150 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-02-14 — James S. v. Dcs
… v. Kramer, 455 U.S. 745, 753-54 (1982)). These rights are not absolute, and the termination of parental rights may occur under certain circumstances. Id. When adjudicating the termination of parental rights, a court must ensure parents rece …
1 CA-JV 18-0275 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-02-12 — Eryca L. v. Dcs, R.P.
… , and trusts her placement to provide for her. The court granted the motion for termination of parental rights on the grounds of neglect and chronic substance abuse. See A.R.S. § 8-533(B)(2), (3). Mother appeals. …
CR-18-0050-PR Ariz. 2019-02-05 — Crosby-Garbotz v. Hon. fell/state
1 CA-JV 18-0147 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-01-29 — Sandra R,, Sergio C. v. Dcs
… risk of abuse to F.M. and M.R. In the past, this court has expressly held that termination of parental rights to a child who has not been the direct target of abuse requires the party seeking termination of rights to show, at the statutory …
1 CA-JV 18-0257 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-01-29 — Tyrome B. v. Dcs
1 CA-JV 18-0320 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-01-24 — Ray M. v. Dcs, L.M.
1 CA-JV 18-0270 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-01-17 — K.C. v. Dcs, Deandra G.
1 CA-JV 18-0281 Ariz. Ct. App. 2019-01-15 — Mark M. v. Dcs, A.M.
… ce had passed two to three times over. See A.R.S. § 8-533(B)(8)(a) (authorizing termination of parental rights after a child is in out-of-home care for nine months), (b) (authorizing termination of parental rights after a child under three …
1 CA-JV 18-0113 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-11-20 — Jennifer S. v. Dcs
… 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.” Id. at ¶ 12. Here, the juvenile court found the children’s respecti …
1 CA-JV 18-0163 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-11-15 — Diamond H. v. Dcs, J.H.
… atutory grounds of termination: Mother’s mental illness or deficiency and prior termination of parental rights. After finding that termination was in the child’s best interests, the court terminated Mother’s parental rights. …
1 CA-JV 17-0393 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-11-15 — Alyssa W. v. Justin G., J.G.
… . v. Bobby M., 210 Ariz. 279, 284, ¶ 22 (2005). Section 8-533(B)(3) permits the termination of parental rights when it is shown “[t]hat the parent is unable to discharge parental responsibilities because of . . . a history of chronic abuse …
1 CA-JV 18-0093 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-11-01 — Quinton v. v. Dcs, A.V.
… s Best Interests by a Preponderance of the Evidence. ¶16 To warrant termination of parental rights, DCS must also prove by a preponderance of the evidence that severance is in the child’s best interests. Ariz. R.P. Juv. Ct. 66(C …
1 CA-JV 18-0080 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-10-18 — Lewis Y. v. Cassidy G., A.G.
… hearing may go forward in the absence of the parent . . . and may result in the termination of parental rights based upon the record and evidence presented.” Id. If a parent subsequently fails to appear at the termination hearing without go …
1 CA-JV 18-0120 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-10-09 — Justin M., Stephanie R. v. Dcs
1 CA-JV 18-0184 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-09-25 — Timothy W. v. Dcs, T.W.
… Sec., 223 Ariz. 86, 93, ¶ 18 (App. 2009). ¶10 A determination that termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests must include a finding either that the child will benefit from termination or that the child will …
1 CA-SA 18-0121 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-09-18 — Monique B./donald B. v. Hon duncan/dcs
… In 2017, the Arizona Superior Court in Maricopa County entered dependency, termination of parental rights and adoption orders for S.B., a young child. In 2018, the Arizona Superior Court learned that, in 2016, an Alabama state court ha …
CV-17-0363-PR Ariz. 2018-09-14 — Alma S. v. Dep't of Child Safety
… 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.” 239 Ariz. at 4 ¶ 12. ¶15 We recognize that although the …
1 CA-JV 18-0105 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-09-04 — Megan M. v. Matthew M.
… 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.”). Accordingly, Mother has not shown the court erred in finding that …
1 CA-JV 18-0132 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-08-28 — Jeremy E. v. Dcs, J.E.
1 CA-JV 18-0045 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-08-16 — Johanna M. v. Dcs, Y.L.
… juvenile court erred by finding that termination was in Y.L.’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 is not termin …
1 CA-JV 18-0085 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-08-16 — Donald O. v. Dcs, C.O.
1 CA-JV 17-0559 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-08-07 — Kevin E. v. Dcs, A.W.
… -2101(A)(1) (2018). DISCUSSION ¶11 Termination of parental rights requires clear and convincing evidence of a statutory ground set out in § 8-533(B), Michael J. v. Ariz. Dep't of Econ. Sec., 196 …
1 CA-JV 18-0038 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-07-19 — Demetric L. v. Dcs, A.M.
… 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. v. Joshlynn F., 239 Ariz. 1, 4, ¶¶ 12, 14 (2016). ¶16 …
1 CA-JV 18-0101 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-07-10 — Alejandro E. v. Dcs, K.B.
… Father challenges only the superior court’s best-interests finding. Termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests if he or she will “derive an affirmative benefit from termination or incur a detriment by continui …
1 CA-JV 17-0583 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-06-26 — Jennifer P. v. Dcs, D.D.
… from severance or suffer a detriment if severance were denied. ¶8 Termination of parental rights requires clear and convincing evidence of a statutory ground set out in § 8-533(B), Michael J. v. Ariz. Dep't of Econ. Sec., 196 …
1 CA-JV 18-0047 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-06-21 — Johnny D., Theresa H. v. Dcs, D.D.
1 CA-JV 18-0056 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-06-19 — Gloria M. v. Dcs
… option is otherwise legally possible and likely, a juvenile court may find that termination of parental rights . . . is in the child’s best interests.” Demetrius L., 239 Ariz. at 4, ¶ 12. We cannot “assume that [the] child will benefit from …
1 CA-JV 17-0126 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-06-14 — Trisha A. v. Dcs
… ies or does not contest the allegations contained in the motion or petition for termination of parental rights.” Ariz. R.P. Juv. Ct. 65(A). 4 During a dependency, the juvenile court is required to hold a report and review hearing “at …
1 CA-JV 17-0534 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-05-31 — Samantha D. v. Dcs
1 CA-JV 17-0476 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-05-31 — Alan C. v. Dcs
… t interests. See Bennigno R. v. ADES, 233 Ariz. 345, 351, ¶ 30 (App. 2013) (the termination of parental rights affirmed despite evidence of children’s bond with parents). Here, the court received and considered the evidence of Father’s bond …
1 CA-JV 17-0327 Ariz. Ct. App. 2018-05-24 — Logan B. v. Dcs