Скачать или смотреть Judge Catherine Sala Weighs Termination: “This Child Has Been in Care Almost His Entire Life”

In this powerful family court termination of parental rights (TPR) hearing, Judge Catherine Sala reviews whether a young child — removed due to child abuse — can safely be reunified with an incarcerated mother, or whether termination is required in the child’s best interest.

Testimony from the Guardian ad Litem and Department of Health and Human Services details the child’s life-long placement with paternal relatives, strong emotional bonding, and developmental progress — while also outlining the lack of contact for nearly a year and the mother’s continued incarceration.

Judge Sala carefully examines the legal standard of clear and convincing evidence, permanency timelines, psychological evaluations, and whether reunification could occur within a reasonable time — emphasizing that compliance alone does not equal readiness.

The court confronts the central question: How long can a child wait for stability?

⚖️ Real court. Real families. Real consequences.

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