Explore 26 court opinions on Parental Rights. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Ohio Court Allows Reconsideration of No-Contact Order for Child Visitation
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...
Grandparents Granted Temporary Custody Over Parental Objections
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...
Father's Substance Abuse Leads to Involuntary Commitment and Child's Placement with DCF
J. E. T., Father of J.L.T., a Child v. Department of Children and Families, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affir...
Appellate Court Reverses Termination of Parental Rights Due to Insufficient Evidence
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 ...
Appellate Court Reverses Termination of Parental Rights Due to Insufficient Explanation by Trial Court
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...
Appellate Court Affirms Neglect Finding for Child Due to Mother's Unresolved Drug Issues
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...
Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Minor's Constitutional Rights Claims Against State
In Re Sarah Ruiz, Individually and as Next Friend of A.T., a Minor v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns t...
Court Rejects Unconventional Parenting Plan for Child's Best Interest
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...
Nevada Court Rules on Child Custody in Gill v. Gill Case
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...
Nevada Court Rules in Gill v. Gill Child Custody Dispute
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...
Plaintiff Lacks Standing in Child Welfare System Lawsuit
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...
Court Affirms Imputed Income in Child Support Case
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...
Court Revokes Adoption Order Due to Invalid Consent by Biological Mother
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...
Father's consent not required for adoption if paternity/support not established
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...
No-Contact Order in DV Case Does Not Extend to Child Support Case
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...
Appellate court finds foster care placement orders invalid due to procedural errors in parental notification
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...
Appellate Court Upholds Modification of Juvenile No-Contact Order
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 ...
Ohio Appeals Court: No-Contact Order Doesn't Bar Child Visitation
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...
Colorado Supreme Court Rules on Modifying No-Contact Orders for Child Visitation
K.L. v. The People of the State of Colorado, In the Interest of Minor Children: A.R., D.C.L., and H. L., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 4, 2025, resulted in a remanded outcome. The Colora...
SCOTUS: Probable Cause Lacking for No-Knock Warrant
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...
SCOTUS: No-contact order for child protection doesn't violate free speech
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,...
Texas court clarifies scope of 'no-contact' order in custody dispute
Maurice N. Leibman M.D. v. Cleveratta Waldroup and James Waldroup, Individually and as Next Friends of R. W., a Minor, decided by Texas Supreme Court on June 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outco...
Father denied jury trial on child commitment competency, court reverses
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...
Adoption denied: Mother's consent not excused by abandonment
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 ...
Adoption denied: Mother's consent not excused by abandonment
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 ...
Private school not shielded by parent arbitration agreement for minor's tort claims
Minor Doe 601, a minor, by and through his mother and natural guardian, Mother Doe 601, Appellants, vs. Best Academy, ..., decided by Minnesota Supreme Court on February 26, 2025, resulted in a plaint...