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T ERMINATION OF P ARENT -C HILD R ELATIONSHIP

PJC 218.1

“Clear and convincing evidence” is that measure or degree of proof that pro duces a firm belief or conviction that the allegations sought to be established are true. You will be required to determine whether termination of the parent-child relationship in this case would be in the best interest of the child. Some factors to consider in determining the best interest of the child are— 1. The desires of the child. 2. The emotional and physical needs of the child now and in the future. 3. Any emotional and physical danger to the child now and in the future. 4. The parenting ability of the individuals seeking custody. 5. The programs available to assist those individuals to promote the best interest of the child. 6. The plans for the child by those individuals or by the agency seek ing custody. 7. The stability of the home or proposed placement. 8. The acts or omissions of the parent that may indicate that the exist ing parent-child relationship is not a proper one. 9. Any excuse for the acts or omissions of the parent. PJC 218.1B Termination of Parent-Child Relationship—Question [The following series of questions illustrates the submission of termination issues in a case concerning two parents and two children. See the comment entitled “If more than one child or parent” below.] [The grounds listed in Questions 1, 3, 5, and 7 are examples only and should be replaced by the appropriate grounds from Tex. Fam. Code § 161.001(b) concerning the specific parent and child. See the comment entitled “Selecting and wording relevant grounds for termination” below.] QUESTION 1 Do you find by clear and convincing evidence that PARENT A — [Substitute each appropriate ground concerning PARENT A and CHILD A.]

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