By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//October 27, 2011//
Juveniles – TPR — new trials
Brenda L.C. appeals an order of the circuit court terminating her parental rights to Samantha L.C. on the grounds of abandonment and failure to assume parental responsibility. Brenda contends that a new fact-finding hearing is necessary in the interest of justice because irrelevant and prejudicial evidence was presented at the hearing which prevented the real controversy from being tried and, in the alternative, because she received ineffective assistance of counsel at the hearing. Brenda also contends that she is entitled to a new dispositional hearing because the circuit court considered the recommendation of a guardian ad litem (GAL) who was inappropriately appointed, and because of new evidence. This court affirms. This opinion will not be published.
2010AP2737 In re the termination of parental rights to Samantha L.C.
Dist IV, Rock County, Bates, J., Sherman, J.
Attorneys: For Appellant: Hirsch, Eileen A., Madison; For Respondent: Lindau, Timothy Howard, Janesville
TAGS: WI Court of Appeals Digest, Civil Digest, Juveniles Digest