4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 38 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from In re L.M..
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In re L.M. Anchor | green | “only if the court determines that the parent's conduct warrants termination of his or her parental rights does the court engage in the second part of the analysis pursuant to section 2511(b): determination of the needs and welfare of the child under the standard of best interest…” | 11 |
| 2 | In Re EAP | green | “emphasizes the child's present and future need for 'essential parental care, control or subsistence necessary for his physical or mental well-being.” | 9 |
| 3 | In re L.M. | green | “the court must engage in a bifurcated process prior to terminating parental rights.” | 9 |
| 4 | In the Interest of A.S. | green | “as to any one subsection in order to affirm the termination of parental rights.” | 9 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.