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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Aug 18, 2025

Court: TN Court of Appeals

Attorneys 1: Samantha Fugate, Knoxville, Tennessee, for the appellant, Audrey C.

Attorneys 2: Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General and Reporter, and Jason R. Trautwein, Assistant Attorney General, for the appellee, Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.

Judge(s): MCBRAYER

A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to her child. The juvenile court found clear and convincing evidence of two statutory grounds for termination: abandonment by failure to support and failure to manifest an ability and willingness to assume custody. It also determined by clear and convincing evidence that termination was in the child’s best interest. After a thorough review, we agree and affirm.

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