State v. Marquis O., 2011AP2642, District 1, 2/14/12 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Marquis O.: Carl W. Chessir; case activity Grounds for terminating parental rights upheld, against argument that Bureau of Child Welfare didn’t make reasonable effort to provide services for Marquis O. to meet conditions for child’s return to him… Read more
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Barron County v. Tara H., 2012AP2390, District 3, 1/15/13 Court of appeals decision (1-judge, ineligible for publication); case activity TPR — Exercise of discretion in determining disposition The circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion by failing to consider one of the six factors under § 48.426(3)–specifically, whether the child had a substantial relationship with Tara or… Read more
State v. Gabriel S., 2010AP2876, District 1, 4/19/11 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Gabriel S.: Jane S. Earle; case activity Decision to terminate parental rights upheld as proper exercise of discretion, against argument (as to grounds) that Gabriel S. wasn’t to blame for abuse that caused child to be removed from… Read more
State v. Abigail W., 2010AP2792, District 1, 2/10/11 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Abigail W.: Jeffrey W. Jensen; case activity TPR – Condition of Return CHIPS condition that parent “show that you can care for and supervise your child properly and that you understand [her] special needs” wasn’t an impossible condition but, rather, was… Read more
Dane Co. DHS v. Brittany W., No. 2009AP2778, District IV, 7/8/10 court of appeals decision (1-judge; not fo publication); for Brittany W.: Lora B. Cerone, SPD, Madison Appellate The court rejects Brittany’s claim she didn’t understand the consequence of her no-contest plea (that she would be deemed unfit, and that disposition would turn on the… Read more
