Collier v. Ark. Dep't of Human Services
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Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld termination of a mother’s rights after years of meth use, relapses, and failed treatment. Despite brief progress, the court found she couldn’t maintain sobriety or stability.

2022 | State Juristiction

Collier v. Ark. Dep't of Human Services

Keywords termination of parental rights; meth use; relapses; failed treatment; sobriety; stability
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The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of a mother's parental rights. This decision was based on a history of protracted methamphetamine use, recurrent relapses, and unsuccessful engagement with treatment protocols. Despite instances of limited improvement, the court determined that the individual was unable to achieve sustained sobriety or establish a stable living environment.

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The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of a mother's parental rights. This legal action was taken after a prolonged period marked by methamphetamine addiction, repeated relapses, and unsuccessful treatment interventions. Although some temporary progress was observed, the court determined that the individual could not achieve or maintain consistent sobriety or a stable living environment.

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The Arkansas Court of Appeals recently affirmed a decision to end a mother's parental rights. This action followed years of methamphetamine use, repeated relapses, and unsuccessful treatment efforts. Although the mother showed some temporary improvement, the court ultimately determined that she could not maintain consistent sobriety or a stable living situation.

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A court in Arkansas decided it was correct to end a mother's rights as a parent. This decision was made because she used a drug called meth for many years. She would try to stop using the drug but would often start again. The help she got to stop did not work for her in the long run. Even though she made a little progress for a short time, the court found she could not stay free from drugs or keep her life steady.

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641 S.W.3d 67 (2022)

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