Bower v. Department of Services for Children

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the Family Court’s termination of Mother’s parental rights after concluding that the court properly exercised temporary emergency jurisdiction, correctly applied the best-interest analysis, and did not abuse its discretion. The court also held that Mother lacked standing to challenge the denial of the maternal grandparents’ guardianship petition because the grandparents did not appeal. The court determined that Mother’s extended incarceration prevented completion of the reunification case plan and supported termination based on failure to plan. Counsel’s motion to withdraw was rendered moot.