Forensic psychiatry & mental health law

Psychiatry & Law Radar

Tue 6 OctCASE

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OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE V. BLANCHESTER, KAYTLYN AND DYLEN SHIPPERD TPR

— STAFF
We further hold that the Family Court did not err in finding that DFS made reasonable efforts toward reunification. We therefore affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings consistent with this order.

Del. Sup. Ct. · affirmed in part

Whether a court denying termination may rest on a parent's present fitness without expressly weighing the statutory best-interests factors.

https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10987829/office-of-the-child-advocate-v-blanchester-kaytlyn-and-dylen-shipperd-tpr/