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PJC 218.3

T ERMINATION OF P ARENT -C HILD R ELATIONSHIP

PJC 218.3C Termination of Parent-Child Relationship— Prior Denial of Termination—Only Pre-Denial Conduct in Evidence [The following series of questions illustrates the submission of termination issues in a case concerning one parent and one child. See the comment entitled “If more than one child or parent” below.] [The grounds listed in Question 2 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 the circumstances of CHILD A or of PARENT A or of POSSESSORY CONSERVATOR or of OTHER PARTY have materially and substantially changed since DATE ? Answer “Yes” or “No.” Answer: _______________ If you answered “Yes” to Question 1, then answer Question 2. Otherwise, do not answer Question 2. QUESTION 2 Do you find by clear and convincing evidence that, before DATE , PARENT A — [Substitute each appropriate ground concerning PARENT A and CHILD A before the date the prior order was rendered.] 1. engaged in conduct or knowingly placed CHILD A with persons who engaged in conduct which endangered the physical or emotional well being of CHILD A ? Answer “Yes” or “No.” Answer: _______________

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