Explore 24 court opinions on Substance Abuse And Parental Fitness. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Child's statement to pediatrician admissible for medical diagnosis
In the Interest of T.C.-J., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's ou...
Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In the Matter of Q. W. v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Q.W., challenged the trial court's order terminat...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In re Sebastian C., decided by California Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's order terminating parental rights. The ...
Ohio "Stand Your Ground" Law: State Must Prove Initial Aggression
In re K.D., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 15, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The core dispute involved the interpretation of Ohio's "stand your ground" law, specifically whether a d...
Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Due to Substance Abuse
In the Interest of A. Children v. Department of Family and Protective Services, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, a mother, chall...
Ohio Appeals Court Reverses Denial of Motion to Suppress "No-Knock" Warrant
In re X.P., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was supported by sufficient probable c...
DCF must expunge records if statutory criteria are met
D. v. Department of Children and Families, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, D., sought to compel the Department of Chi...
Appellate Court Upholds Termination of Parental Rights Due to Substance Abuse
S. H. v. Department of Children and Families and Guardian Ad Litem, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant challenged the tri...
Ohio Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In re G.M., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the termination of parental rights for G.M. The mother argued that the trial cour...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
T. L. H. v. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant challenged the trial court's ord...
Appellate Court Upholds Termination of Parental Rights
In re L.G., decided by California Court of Appeal on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's order terminating the parental rights of L.G. ba...
Court Affirms Foster Care Placement, Citing Reasonable Efforts and Child's Best Interest
L. v. Department of Children and Families, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, L., challenged the Department of Children a...
Ohio Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Due to Neglect and Drug Abuse
In re L.R., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a juvenile court erred in terminating a mother's parent...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
Z. v. Department of Children and Families, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant challenged the trial court's order terminati...
Ohio Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Despite Mother's Claims
In re A.M., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the termination of parental rights for A.M. The mother argued that the trial court...
Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Amidst Substance Abuse Concerns
In the Interest of K.H., K.A., K.A., Children v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the termination of p...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Due to Substance Abuse
S.H. v. Department of Children and Families, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, S.H., challenged the trial court's or...
Appellate Court Upholds Termination of Parental Rights
V. v. Department of Children and Families, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant challenged the trial court's order termi...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In re C.A.P., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case involves a dispute over the termination of parental rights for C.A.P. The mother argu...
Appellate Court Upholds Termination of Parental Rights Due to Substance Abuse
In re A.M., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the termination of parental rights for A.M. The mother appealed the trial cour...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Amidst Substance Abuse Concerns
L. v. Department of Children and Families, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant challenged the trial court's order termi...
Warrantless vehicle search unlawful without probable cause
In re A.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision to grant a motion to suppress evid...
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 Appeals Court Upholds Termination of Parental Rights
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...