Supreme Court of Colorado
In the Interest of Minor Children: Baby a and Baby B Tw. and A.w., and Adoption Choices of Colorado, — Eid, J…
December 21, 2015363 P.3d 193
Summary
The dissent would reject termination of M.C.'s parental rights because the trial court relied on nonpayment of $250 without formally resolving the child-support issue or determining the amount owed. It also concludes that the court failed to assess whether M.C. was likely to provide support in the future, despite evidence of his commitment to reestablishing a relationship with his children. The dissent views the majority's constitutional analysis as beside the point because the statutory prerequisites for termination were not satisfied.