Briggs v. Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families/Division of Family Services

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the termination of Mother’s parental rights. It held that Mother waived her challenge to the statutory failure-to-plan ground by not disputing the Family Court’s finding that she failed to exhibit appropriate parenting behaviors. The Court also held that the Family Court did not abuse its discretion in finding termination in the Child’s best interests because its factor-by-factor analysis was orderly, logical, and supported by the record.