Parental Rights

Comprehensive guide to Parental Rights cases, courts, and legal analysis.

26 cases analyzed in this practice area

Key Cases in Parental Rights

In re C.P.

ohioctapp · 2026-04-24 · Impact: 40/100

In re C.P., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 24, 2026, resulted in a remanded outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a father's "no-contact" order, issued after a domestic viol...

In re I.J.

ohioctapp · 2026-04-02 · Impact: 45/100

In re I.J., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The court affirmed the trial court's decision to grant temporary custody to the paternal grandparent...

Department of Children and Families v. J.S.

fladistctapp · 2026-03-31 · Impact: 75/100

This case involves a dispute over the termination of parental rights for J.S. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) sought to terminate J.S.'s parental rights, alleging neglect and abuse. The ...

In the Interest of A.Z., a Child v. the State of Texas

texapp · 2026-03-26 · Impact: 65/100

This case involves a dispute over the termination of parental rights for a child named A.Z. The parent argued that the termination order was improper because the court did not adequately explain the l...

In re N.K.

ohioctapp · 2026-03-26 · Impact: 40/100

This case involves N.K., a child, who was found to be a neglected child by the trial court. The mother appealed this decision, arguing that the trial court's finding was not supported by sufficient ev...

In re Adoption of J.T.S.

ohioctapp · 2026-03-20 · Impact: 25/100

In re Adoption of J.T.S., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a father's "unusual" and "unconventional...

GILL v. GILL (CHILD CUSTODY)

nev · 2026-03-05 · Impact: 40/100

This case, GILL v. GILL, concerned a child custody dispute between two parents. The court's opinion, while not fully provided, indicates a decision was made regarding the custody arrangement for their...

GILL v. GILL (CHILD CUSTODY)

nev · 2026-03-05 · Impact: 20/100

This case, GILL v. GILL, concerned a child custody dispute between two parents. The court's opinion, though brief in the provided text, indicates a decision regarding the allocation of parental respon...

M. v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-02-25 · Impact: 15/100

M. v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a dismissed outcome. The plaintiff, M., sued the State of Florida, alleging that the state's child...

J.E.S. v. A.S.

ohioctapp · 2026-02-12 · Impact: 25/100

J.E.S. v. A.S., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved a father's (J.E.S.) challenge to a child support order, arguing th...

Matter of Baby Anonymous

nysupct · 2026-02-05 · Impact: 75/100

This case involves a dispute over the adoption of a child, referred to as 'Baby Anonymous'. The core issue was whether the biological mother's consent to the adoption was validly obtained. The court e...

In re Adoption of C.S.

ohioctapp · 2026-01-27 · Impact: 30/100

In re Adoption of C.S., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved the interpretation of Ohio's adoption statute, specifically...

In re C/W Children

ohioctapp · 2026-01-16 · Impact: 15/100

In re C/W Children, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals addressed the issue of whether a "no-contact order" issued in a...

In re S.W.

nc · 2025-12-12 · Impact: 65/100

This case involves a dispute over whether a child, referred to as S.W., was properly placed in foster care. The mother argued that the Department of Social Services (DSS) failed to provide her with ad...

In re E.J.

ohioctapp · 2025-12-03 · Impact: 15/100

In re E.J., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-contact" order issued by a juvenile court was ...

In re S.D.

ohioctapp · 2025-11-17 · Impact: 45/100

In re S.D., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 17, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a father's "no-contact" order, issued in a domestic violenc...

Goldey v. Fields

scotus · 2025-06-30 · Impact: 75/100

Goldey v. Fields, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on June 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court reviewed whether a "no-knock" warrant executed by police was su...

Goldey v. Fields

scotus · 2025-06-30 · Impact: 65/100

Goldey v. Fields, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on June 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court addressed whether a "no-contact" order issued by a state court,...

Commitment of J F

ind · 2025-05-05 · Impact: 75/100

Commitment of J F, decided by Indiana Supreme Court on May 5, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The court considered whether a father, J.F., was entitled to a jury trial on the issue of his m...

In the Int. of: E.D.A. III, Minor; Apl. of: T.M.A.

pa · 2025-03-26 · Impact: 25/100

In the Int. of: E.D.A. III, Minor; Apl. of: T.M.A., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on March 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, T.M.A., sought to appeal the denial of ...

In the Int. of: E.D.A. III, Minor; Apl. of: T.M.A.

pa · 2025-03-26 · Impact: 25/100

In the Int. of: E.D.A. III, Minor; Apl. of: T.M.A., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on March 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, T.M.A., sought to appeal the denial of ...

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