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Termination of Parental Rights

By: Derek Hawkins//May 9, 2018//

Termination of Parental Rights

By: Derek Hawkins//May 9, 2018//

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WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: Adams County Health & Human Services Department v. M.J.A.

Case No.: 2018AP249

Officials: LUNDSTEN, P.J.

Focus: Termination of Parental Rights

M.J.A. appeals the circuit court’s order that terminated M.J.A.’s parental rights to J.S. based on the ground that J.S. was in continuing need of protection or services, commonly called the “continuing CHIPS” ground. M.J.A. argues that the circuit court erred by granting summary judgment on this ground because the parties’ summary judgment submissions demonstrate that there exists a genuine issue of material fact. I agree with M.J.A. and, therefore, reverse and remand for further proceedings.

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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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