In re Alexandria C.
Annotate this CaseThe district court terminated Mother’s rights to her daughter after police discovered that Mother had taken a series of “shocking, graphic, and abusive photographs” of her daughter. In addition, Mother declined to participate in reunifying with her daughter. The Supreme Judicial Court affirmed. Mother moved for relief from judgment, alleging that her trial counsel provided ineffective assistance. The district court denied the motion. The Supreme Judicial Court affirmed, holding that Mother failed to meet her burden of proving that counsel was ineffective. Further, the Court took this opportunity to clarify the emerging process for post-judgment review of judgments terminating parental rights.
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