Termination of Parental Rights

By: Derek Hawkins//May 31, 2016//

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WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: Rock County v. S.J.M

Case No.: 2016AP255-FT

Officials: SHERMAN, J.

Focus: Termination of Parental Rights

S.J.M. appeals an order involuntarily committing him to the custody of Rock County for the purposes of mental health treatment. S.J.M. contends that Rock County failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that S.J.M. is dangerous under WIS. STAT. § 51.20(1)(a)2.b. Because the evidence presented at S.J.M.’s commitment hearing supports the circuit court’s determination that S.J.M. is dangerous, this court affirms.

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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