In re NR
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Summary

In this California Supreme Court case, the court reversed the termination of a father’s rights. His meth use didn’t show current danger, and the agency failed to show serious harm to the child from continued contact.

2023 | State Juristiction

In re NR

Keywords California Supreme Court; parental rights termination; meth use; child endangerment; reunification; serious harm; father's rights; child custody; family law; substance use
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Case Summary

The California Supreme Court reversed a ruling terminating a father's parental rights. The court found insufficient evidence of present danger to the child posed by the father's methamphetamine use. Furthermore, the agency responsible for the case failed to demonstrate that continued contact between the father and child would result in serious harm.

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The California Supreme Court overturned the termination of a father's parental rights. The court found insufficient evidence of present danger to the child posed by the father's methamphetamine use. Furthermore, the agency responsible for the case failed to demonstrate that continued contact between the father and child would result in serious harm.

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The California Supreme Court overturned a decision to end a father's parental rights. The court found that his methamphetamine use didn't pose an immediate threat to his child, and the child welfare agency didn't prove that continued contact with the father would seriously harm the child.

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A California court decided a dad could still see his child. The court said the dad's methamphetamine use wasn't a current danger to the child, and the people who wanted to take away his rights didn't prove the child would be seriously hurt if he stayed with his dad.

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15 Cal.5th 520 (2023)

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