Marathon County Dept. of Social Services v. Lorie O., 2010AP2351, District 3, 12/21/10 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Lorie O.: Leonard D. Kachinsky; case activity Summary judgment may be granted as to grounds for TPR, Steven V. v. Kelley H., 2004 WI 47, ¶6; but where the CHIPS order, on which… Read more
3. Continuing CHIPS
Dane Co. DHS v. Susan P. S, 2010AP573, District 4, 12/9/10 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); pro se Determination of the “best interests of the child” at TPR disposition includes consideration of various factors, including the “wishes of the child.” The TPR court need not hear directly from the child, but may… Read more
Walworth Co. DHHS v. Andrea L.O., 2008 WI 46, on Certification TPR – Elements, Ground of Continuing Need of Protection and Services, Generally Issue/Holding: ¶6 There are four elements to this ground for termination. First, the child must have been placed out of the home for a cumulative total of more than six months pursuant to… Read more
Walworth Co. DHHS v. Andrea L.O., 2008 WI 46, on Certification Issue/Holding: ¶6 There are four elements to this ground for termination. First, the child must have been placed out of the home for a cumulative total of more than six months pursuant to court orders containing the termination of parental rights notice. Second, the… Read more
