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Father, Michel S., appealed the termination of his parental rights to Braelyn S. by the Sullivan County Chancery Court, following a petition filed by Mother, Kayla B., and Step-Father, Nick B. The trial court had found grounds for termination based on abandonment and failure to manifest parental ability and willingness, as well as finding termination to be in the child's best interests. On appeal, the Court of Appeals of Tennessee affirmed the finding of abandonment for failure to support and the failure to manifest parental willingness and ability, but reversed the ground of abandonment for failure to visit due to Mother's significant interference. Ultimately, the appellate court affirmed the overall termination of Father's parental rights, emphasizing the child's established bond with the Step-Father and the potential harm of reintroducing a near-stranger.
In Re: Braelyn S. is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Tennessee. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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Father, Michel S., appealed the termination of his parental rights to Braelyn S. by the Sullivan County Chancery Court, following a petition filed by Mother, Kayla B., and Step-Father, Nick B. The trial court had found grounds for termination based on abandonment and failure to manifest parental ability and willingness, as well as finding termination to be in the child's best interests. On appeal, the Court of Appeals of Tennessee affirmed the finding of abandonment for failure to support and the failure to manifest parental willingness and ability, but reversed the ground of abandonment for failure to visit due to Mother's significant interference. Ultimately, the appellate court affirmed the overall termination of Father's parental rights, emphasizing the child's established bond with the Step-Father and the potential harm of reintroducing a near-stranger.
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