Supreme Court of Vermont

In re A.F., B.F., and C.F., Juveniles

March 19, 1993160 Vt. 175

Summary

The Supreme Court of Vermont affirmed termination of the mother's residual parental rights because the family court's findings were supported by credible evidence, apart from one immaterial finding concerning her physical disabilities. The court held that hearsay did not provide the sole basis for termination and that clear and convincing evidence established a substantial change in material circumstances. The court concluded that the remaining findings supported the determination that the mother could not resume parental duties within a reasonable time.