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35 Pennsylvania opinions name it 1 courts 2014–2026 9 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
In the Interest of B.C.green2 sentences2018See In the Interest of B.C., 36 A.3d 601 (Pa.Super.2012). 2018See In the Interest of B.C., 36 A.3d 601 (Pa. Super. 2012). | 11 | 15 |
In Re: M.M., Appeal of: R.H.green2 sentences2021“If the trial court determines that the parent’s conduct warrants termination under Section 2511(a), it must then engage in an analysis of the best interests of the child under Section 2511(b).” In re M.M., supra at 117 (citations omitted). 2021“If the trial court determines that the parent’s conduct warrants termination under Section 2511(a), it must then engage in an analysis of the best interests of the child under Section 2511(b).” In re M.M., supra at 117 (citations omitted). | 3 | 3 |
In re Adoption of S.P.green2 sentences2020Our Supreme Court has addressed the termination of parental rights of incarcerated parents under section 2511(a)(2), stating that “incarceration, while not a litmus test for termination, can be determinative of the question of whether a parent is incapable of providing essential parental care, control, or subsistence.” In re Adoption of S.P., 47 A.3d at 830 (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). 2020Our Supreme Court has addressed the termination of parental rights of incarcerated parents under section 2511(a)(2), stating that “incarceration, while not a litmus test for termination, can be determinative of the question of whether a parent is incapable of providing essential parental care, control, or subsistence.” In re Adoption of S.P., 47 A.3d at 830 (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). | 2 | 4 |
In the Interest of M.B.green2 sentences2015In re M.B., 674 A.2d at 705 . -4- J-S49032-15 With regard to a dependent child, in In re D.A., 801 A.2d 614 (Pa. Super. 2002) (en banc), this Court explained: [A] court is empowered by 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6341(a) and (c) to make a finding that a child is dependent if the child meets the statutory definition by clear and convincing evidence. 2015In re M.B., 674 A.2d at 705 . | 1 | 4 |
In re L.M.green2 sentences2023Id. 2022Id. -8- Section 2511(a) With respect to grounds for termination under Section 2511(a), we need only agree “as to any one subsection in order to affirm the termination of parental rights.” In re A.S., 11 A.3d 473, 478 (Pa. Super. 2010). | 1 | 3 |
In the Interest of: M.T., Appeal of: C.T. and M.T.green1 sentence2023In re M.T., 101 A.3d 1163, 1172-73 (Pa. Super. 2014) (en banc) (citations omitted and formatting altered). | 1 | 1 |
In the Interest of A.S.green1 sentence2022Id. -8- Section 2511(a) With respect to grounds for termination under Section 2511(a), we need only agree “as to any one subsection in order to affirm the termination of parental rights.” In re A.S., 11 A.3d 473, 478 (Pa. Super. 2010). | 1 | 1 |
In Re Adoption of R.J.S.green1 sentence2021In re L.M., 923 A.2d 505, 511 (Pa. Super. 2007) (citing In re R.J.S., 901 A.2d 502, 508 (Pa. Super. 2006)). | 1 | 1 |
In the Interest of C.S.green1 sentence2020In re Adoption of S.P., 47 A.3d at 828 ; see also In the Interest of C.S., 761 A.2d 1197, 1201 (Pa. Super. 2000) (stating that “an incarcerated parent’s responsibilities are not tolled during his incarceration.” (citation omitted)). | 1 | 1 |
In Re Adoption of McCraygreen1 sentence2018In re Adoption of McCray, 331 A.2d 652, 655 (Pa. 1975). | 1 | 1 |
Rump v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.green1 sentence2014See In re M.B., 674 A.2d 702, 705 (Pa. Super. 1996), appeal denied, 688 A.2d 172 (Pa. 1997). | 1 | 1 |
In the Interest of I.E.P.green1 sentence2014In the Interest of I.E.P., 87 A.3d 340, 344 (Pa. Super. 2014) (emphasis added). | 1 | 1 |
In Re Adoption of A.C.H.green1 sentence2014See In re Adoption of A.C.H., 803 A.2d 224, 229-230 (Pa. Super. 2002) (order terminating parental rights reversed on appeal where even though trial court referenced needs and welfare in arriving at decision to terminate parental rights, it did so in conclusory fashion and without sufficient evidence in record to address emotional bonds child and parent share under section 2511(b)). -8- J-S46016-14 effect on the child of permanently severing any such bond. | 1 | 1 |
In Re PABgreen1 sentence2014In re P.A.B., 570 A.2d 522, 525-26 (Pa. Super. 1990)[.] Id. at 1202. ecord utter failure to discuss or analyze the existence of a parent-child bond under section 2511(b), we have had to comb through 385 pages of exhibits to discern whether a bond exists. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
In re T.S.M.
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1 sentence2026In weighing the parent child bond pursuant to section 2511(b), “courts must keep the ticking clock of childhood ever in mind.” T.S.M., 71 A.3d at 269 . | 1 | 2026–2026 |
In the Int of: D.C.D./ Appeal of: Clinton Co C&YS
green
1 sentence2022D.C.D., 105 A.3d at 672-73 . | 1 | 2022–2022 |
In Re Adoption of S.M.
green
1 sentence2018Specifically, he claims that J.S., who was nine years old at the ____________________________________________ 6 Father cites to In re Adoption of S.M., 816 A.2d 1117 (Pa. Super. 2003), to support his argument that his struggle with drugs should not justify termination. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
In re D.A.
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1 sentence2015In re M.B., 674 A.2d at 705 . -4- J-S49032-15 With regard to a dependent child, in In re D.A., 801 A.2d 614 (Pa. Super. 2002) (en banc), this Court explained: [A] court is empowered by 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6341(a) and (c) to make a finding that a child is dependent if the child meets the statutory definition by clear and convincing evidence. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
In Re CLG
green
1 sentence2015Id. at 1008 . | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.