In re Mya E.

Summary

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a judgment terminating the mother’s parental rights to Mya E. The court held that clear and convincing evidence supported findings that the mother was unable or unwilling to protect the child from jeopardy and take responsibility within a reasonable time, and that termination was in the child’s best interest.

Holdings

1. The District Court's determination that the mother was unwilling or unable to protect Mya from jeopardy and take responsibility for her within a time reasonably calculated to meet the child's needs was supported by clear and convincing evidence.
2. The District Court did not abuse its discretion by determining that termination of the mother's parental rights was in Mya's best interest.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the evidence supported the District Court's determination that the mother was unwilling or unable to protect Mya from jeopardy and take responsibility for her within a time reasonably calculated to meet the child's needs.
2. Whether the District Court abused its discretion by determining that termination of the mother's parental rights was in Mya's best interest.

Disposition

affirmed