In Re Christina L. and Kenneth J.l

Summary

The court affirmed the termination of Bonita L.'s parental rights to Christina because clear and convincing evidence supported the finding that Bonita knew of and failed to stop the abuse. It remanded as to Kenneth because the circuit court did not make the required specific findings that his health or welfare was harmed or threatened, and it held that counsel and the guardian ad litem were entitled to present dispositional alternatives. The court also reversed the authorization for adoption because the children's natural father was not given notice or an opportunity to protect his parental rights.