In re M.R.J.
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The Supreme Court affirmed the order of the trial court terminating Mother's parental rights to her minor child, holding that the trial court had subject matter jurisdiction and did not abuse its discretion in determining the child's best interests.
After a hearing, the trial court terminated Mother's parental rights to her child on the grounds set forth in N.C. Gen. Stat. 7B-1111(a)(1) and (2). The court further concluded that it was in the child's best interests for the parental rights of Mother to be terminated. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding (1) the trial court had subject matter jurisdiction to issue the termination of parental rights order; and (2) the trial court did not abuse its discretion in terminating Mother's parental rights.
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