E.s.v. v. the People of the State of Colorado, in the Interest of Minor Children: C.e.m. and M.f.m.

Summary

The court affirmed the termination of the mother's parental rights because clear and convincing evidence showed that she repeatedly concealed or misreported extensive contacts with the children's father and consequently failed to develop the protective capacities required by her treatment plan. The court held that termination was based on her dishonesty, inability to provide safe parenting, and the treatment plan's failure—not merely on her decision to maintain a relationship with the father. Justice Eid, dissenting, would have held that the treatment plan was misleading and therefore inappropriate to support termination.