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Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of R.H. and E.H., Children v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the termination of parent...
Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of I.J.W. and M.R.W., Children v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the termination of par...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Amidst Neglect Allegations
Trumbull Cty. Children Servs. Bd. v. Engler, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Trumbull County Children Services Board (TCCSB) sought to term...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of J.H, A.H, J.H a Child v. Department of Family and Protective Services, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case involves th...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of B.M.W and L.LW v. Department of Family and Protective Services, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 7, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the termin...
Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of I.S., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, I.S., challenged the trial court's term...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of J.C.D.Y. A/K/A J.Y., J.E.D.Y. AKA J.Y., M.M.D.Y. AKA M.Y., J.T.D.Y., AKA J.Y. Children v. Department of Family and Protective Services, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 24...
Texas Appeals Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In Re Juan M. Rivera, Elizabeth M. Rivera, Samantha L. Moreno, as Next Friend of V.R. and J.R., Minor Children, Yuri L. Moreno, as Next Friend of R.R. and N.R., Minor Children, and Valeria Huerta, as ...
Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of A.Y a Child v. Department of Family and Protective Services, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, A.Y., a child, ...
Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of E.M.S. and J.D.S., Children v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the termination of par...
Texas Court Affirms Delinquent Conduct Adjudication for Aggravated Robbery
In the Interest of H.C.U., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, H.C.U., a child, appealed a Texas ...
Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Despite Claims of Inadequate Services
In the Interest of J.S.J. and J.S., Children v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the termination of pa...
Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of M.P. Jr. and A.P., Children v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the termination of...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of M. H. a Child v. Department of Family and Protective Services, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, M.H., a ch...
Custody Order Affirmed: Best Interests Standard Applied Correctly
In Re: M.L.R.; Apl of: E.L.R., Mother and M.L.R., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Superior Court reviewed a custody or...
Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Despite Appeal
In the Interest of C.M.R., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, C.M.R., challenged the trial court...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of T.L.K., Jr., S.M.C., and S.B.C., Children v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the ...
Texas Appeals Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of C.K.S., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, the State of Texas, appealed a juve...
Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of W.T.D. and L.B.D., Children v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the termination of p...
Texas Appeals Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of M.O.S., a Child v. ., decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Texas Court of Appeals reviewed a trial court's order terminati...
Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of J.C.D.Y. A/K/A J.Y., J.E.D.Y. AKA J.Y., M.M.D.Y. AKA M.Y., J.T.D.Y., AKA J.Y. Children v. Department of Family and Protective Services, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February...
Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Interest of J.M.L.H, a Child v. Department of Family and Protective Services, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, J.M.L.H.,...
Nevada Supreme Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights for Incarcerated Mother
IN RE: N.D., G.D. AND M.D. (FAMILY), decided by Nevada Supreme Court on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the termination of parental rights for N.D., G.D., and ...