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Date: 11-06-2024
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In re Charli M.
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Judge: John C. Driscoll
Court: Superior Court, New London, Connecticut
Plaintiff's Attorney: New London County, Connecticut State's Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
New London, Connecticut family law lawyer represented the Defendant in a termination of parental rights case.
[Charli] was born [in March, 2021].... [Charli] is [the] fourth biological child [of the Father and Charli's mother]. The mother and father began a relationship in 2012. The department became involved with the family in 2013 after receiving a report of domestic violence between the parents when the mother was approximately eight months pregnant. The department's concerns at that time particularly centered on substance abuse by the parents, domestic violence between the parents, and the need for mental health treatment. In 2014, the department received reports of ongoing domestic violence between the mother and [the respondent], including the issuance of protective orders. In 2015, further reports of domestic violence between the parents were received, including violation of an active protective order. The parents' second child was born in 2015. In 2016, the department received more reports of domestic violence as well as reports that [the respondent] was abusing pills and heroin. In March, 2016, [the respondent] was arrested for possession of heroin with intent to sell. At the time, it was noted that the parents were homeless, and the department believed they lacked insight into their parenting deficits.'' The two oldest children were removed from the care of the respondent and the mother in March, 2016, and committed to the custody of the petitioner in July, 2016. ''[G]uardianship of the two oldest children was transferred to their paternal grandmother on April 11, 2017.
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In re Charli M., AC 47510 (Conn. App. Nov 06, 2024)
Outcome: Father's parental rights were terminated.
Affirmed on appeal.
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