December 07th, 2017

​Louisiana in the interest of C.F.

Docket: 2017-CJ-1054
Opinion Date: December 6, 2017
Judge: Greg G. Guidry
Areas of Law: Family Law

The district court found clear and convincing evidence that supported at least one ground for termination of parental rights, but it nevertheless concluded termination was not in the best interest of the child. The Louisiana Supreme Court found the district court was clearly wrong in finding that termination of the father’s parental rights was not in the best interest of the child. Accordingly, the Court reversed the district court's judgment and rendered judgment terminating the rights of the father and allowing the child to be adopted.