In Re Jacob W.

Summary

The court affirmed the Appellate Court's reversal of judgments denying petitions to terminate the respondent father's parental rights. It held that the trial court applied the wrong test by focusing on the father's conduct rather than the children's present feelings and memories, and that the trial court clearly erred by finding no evidence relevant to whether allowing additional time would harm the children's best interests. The case was remanded for a new termination hearing.