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IN RE SYLIS K., ET AL.

Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jun 8, 2026

Court: TN Court of Appeals

Attorneys 1: Jessica M. Conine, Chattanooga, Tennessee, for the appellant, Albert H.

Attorneys 2: Jerry Hoffer, Cleveland, Tennessee, for the appellees, Ashley K. and Raymond K.

Judge(s): MCGEE

This appeal involves a grandmother and grandfather’s petition to terminate the parental rights of a father to two of his children. The petition alleged the following grounds for termination: (1) abandonment by failure to visit, (2) abandonment by failure to support, and (3) failure to manifest an ability and willingness to assume custody. The trial court held that each ground was proven by clear and convincing evidence. The trial court also determined that the termination of parental rights was in the best interests of the children. The father appeals. We ultimately affirm the termination of the father’s parental rights but must vacate the trial court’s determination regarding the failure to manifest an ability and willingness to assume custody for failure to comply with Tennessee Code Annotated section 36-1-113(k).

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