Summary
This document is a memorandum of decision from the Connecticut Superior Court addressing a petition to terminate the parental rights of two respondents regarding their minor child. Initiated by the Commissioner of Children and Families, the court granted the termination petition following a trial governed by specific state statutes and practice rules. The accompanying footnote indicates that the decision was subsequently affirmed by the Connecticut Appellate Court.
Topics
Practice areas
Questions Presented
- Whether the petition to terminate the parental rights of the respondents should be granted.
Holdings
- The petition is granted and the parental rights of the respondents are terminated.
Factual background
The Commissioner of Children and Families petitioned to terminate the parental rights of the respondents, Madelei R. and Jorge R.-M., concerning their minor child, Noah. The court considered the petition under General Statutes § 46b‑142(b) and relevant practice book provisions.
Procedural history
On March 7, 2023 the Commissioner of Children and Families filed a petition to terminate the parental rights of Madelei R. and Jorge R.-M. with respect to the minor child Noah. The Superior Court, Judicial District of Hartford, Juvenile Matters, granted the petition on December 19, 2024.