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IN RE MAGNUS H. ET AL.

Posted by: Azya Thornton on Mar 31, 2026

Court: TN Court of Appeals

Attorneys 1: Mary L. Ward, Knoxville, Tennessee, for the appellant, Matthew H.

Attorneys 2: Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General and Reporter, and Kathryn A. Ahillen, Deputy Attorney General, for the appellee, Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.

Judge(s): DAVIS

The trial court terminated a father’s parental rights to his five minor children after finding clear and convincing evidence that the father, who was incarcerated when the termination petition was filed, abandoned the children by wanton disregard; the children were victims of severe abuse; the father was confined under a criminal sentence of six years; and termination of the father’s parental rights was in the best interests of the children. The father appeals. Upon diligent review of the record, we find no error and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

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