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A Brief on R.A. v. Madison County Department of Human Resources: A Change in Course for TPR

December 8, 2023 //  by Sam McLure

In recent rulings, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has overturned the termination of one’s parental rights (TPR) if an adoptive placement has not been identified. T.W. v. Calhoun Cnty. Dep’t Hum. Res., [Ms. CL-2022-0694, June 2, 2023] ___ So. 3d …

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A Brief on D.S. v. L.T: When Is It Appropriate to Overturn TPR?

December 6, 2023 //  by Sam McLure

The Alabama Civil Court of Appeals recently released its ruling in D.S. v. L.T. in which a father appealed the termination of his parental rights on the grounds that the evidence did not establish that no viable alternative existed. The father refers …

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Children Need their Caregivers to Intervene and Become Parties to Juvenile Court Matters: M.S. and D.S., CL-2023-0223 (Ala. Civ. App. Oct. 20, 2023)

December 5, 2023 //  by Sam McLure

Children Need their Caregivers to Intervene and Become Parties to Juvenile Court Matters: M.S. and D.S., CL-2023-0223 (Ala. Civ. App. Oct. 20, 2023) A child’s matter in the juvenile court is assigned a case number and an action number. For …

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The McLendon Standard Revisited by Court of Civil Appeals: S.R. v. B.G. and K.G., November 3, 2023, Appeal from Morgan County Juvenile Court

November 23, 2023 //  by Sam McLure

The McLendon Standard Revisited by Court of Civil Appeals: S.R. v. B.G. and K.G., November 3, 2023, Appeal from Morgan County Juvenile Court; Opinion authored by Judge Christy Edwards. 1984 was a year of endurance. In May of that year, the Chicago …

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Alabama’s New Adoption Code Takes Effect January 1, 2024

November 22, 2023 //  by Sam McLure

Under Alabama's old Adoption Code, a birth parent could withdraw their consent for any reason within the first five days. There was another window from day six to day fourteen where a birth parent could withdraw their consent. However, prior to …

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Here Comes Venue for Alabama’s New Adoption Code

November 21, 2023 //  by Sam McLure

Alabama's current adoption code was ratified in 1991 and has served the State and its families and its children well. But, it's days are numbered. On December 31, 2023, it will be retired and the new and improved adoption code will go live on January …

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Alabama’s New Adoption Code – Probate Court’s Power to Adjudicate Paternity

November 20, 2023 //  by Sam McLure

Alabama's current adoption code was ratified in 1991 and has served the State and its families and its children well. But, it's days are numbered. On December 31, 2023, it will be retired and the new and improved adoption code will go live on January …

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Has a Juvenile Court Intake Officer Ever Refused to Accept Your Dependency Petition

November 16, 2023 //  by Sam McLure

The Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) provides frequent training for every county's Juvenile-Court Intake Officer (JCIO). As hard as AOC tries, their is inevitably some variance in the application of that training across Alabama's 67 …

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Alabama’s New Adoption Code – Effective January 1, 2023

November 15, 2023 //  by Sam McLure

Alabama's current adoption code was ratified in 1991 and has served the State and its families and its children well. But, it's days are numbered. On December 31, 2023, it will be retired and the new and improved adoption code will go live on January …

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  • A Brief on R.A. v. Madison County Department of Human Resources: A Change in Course for TPR
  • A Brief on D.S. v. L.T: When Is It Appropriate to Overturn TPR?
  • Children Need their Caregivers to Intervene and Become Parties to Juvenile Court Matters: M.S. and D.S., CL-2023-0223 (Ala. Civ. App. Oct. 20, 2023)
  • The McLendon Standard Revisited by Court of Civil Appeals: S.R. v. B.G. and K.G., November 3, 2023, Appeal from Morgan County Juvenile Court
  • Alabama’s New Adoption Code Takes Effect January 1, 2024

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