Juveniles – TPR — best interests

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Civil

Juveniles – TPR — best interests

Roy W. appeals the judgment terminating his parental rights to Jeremiah W. Roy W. argues that the trial court erroneously exercised its discretion when it determined, after the State had proven the grounds for termination, that it was in Jeremiah’s best interests that his parental rights be terminated. Roy W. submits that “virtually every statutory fact[or] weighs in [his] favor” and “the only reason grounds existed to terminate [his] parental rights was because he went to prison for sixteen months.” A review of the evidence supports the trial court’s determination that the State proved the grounds for termination of Roy W.’s parental rights, and that the trial court properly exercised its discretion when it determined that it was in Jeremiah’s best interests to be placed for adoption, with the expectation that his foster mother will adopt him. Consequently, this court affirms. This opinion will not be published.

2013AP413 In re the termination of parental rights to Jeremiah W.

Dist I, Milwaukee County, Foley, J., Curley, P.J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Jensen, Jeffrey W., Milwaukee; For Respondent: Spies, Jenni E., Wauwatosa