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IN RE DAVID T. ET AL.

Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jul 23, 2026

Court: TN Court of Appeals

Attorneys 1: Gregory E. Bennett, Seymour, Tennessee, for the appellant, Koltan T.

Attorneys 2: Matthew M. Lorah, Knoxville, Tennessee, for the appellant, Jessica J.

Attorneys 3: Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General and Reporter, and Clifton Wade Barnett, Assistant Attorney General, for the appellee, Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.

Judge(s): DAVIS

The trial court terminated the appellants’ parental rights to their three minor children. As to the mother and the father, the trial court found clear and convincing evidence of the grounds of persistent conditions and failure to manifest an ability and willingness to assume custody of the children. The trial court also found that the mother abandoned the children by failing to establish a suitable home. Finally, the trial court found that termination of the mother’s and father’s parental rights was in the best interests of the children. The mother and father both appeal. Upon diligent review of the record, we find no reversible error and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

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