In In re Dayvon G. et al. the Rhode Island Supreme Court Stated : “On appeal, “[t]his Court reviews termination of parental rights rulings by examining the record to establish whether the [Family Court] justice’s findings are supported by legal and competent evidence.” In re Ariel N., 892 A.2d 80, 83 (R.I. 2006) (citing In re Rene B., 544 A.2d disturbed on appeal unless they ‘are clearly wrong or the trial justice overlooked or misconceived material evidence.’” In re Brook Ann R., 994 A.2d 1241, 1243 (R.I. 2010) (quoting In re Destiny D., 922 A.2d 168, 172 (R.I. 2007)).
“Natural parents have a fundamental liberty interest in the ‘care, custody, and management’ of their children.” In re Destiny D., 922 A.2d at 172 (quoting Santosky v. Kramer, 455 U.S. 745, 753 (1982)). “The trial justice must find that the parent is unfit before terminating [his or her] parental rights.” In re Pricillion R., 971 A.2d 599, 604 (R.I. 2009). “The natural parent’s right to due process requires that the state support its allegations by at least clear and convincing evidence.” In re Victoria L., 950 A.2d 1168, 1174 (R.I. 2008).“Upon a determination of parental unfitness, ‘the best interests of the child outweigh all otherconsiderations.’” In re Brook Ann R., 994 A.2d at 1244 (quoting In re Pricillion)
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