Opinion ID: 1811753
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights Under La.Code Civ. P. art. 1015

Text: In the instant case, the State sought termination of G.B.B.'s parental rights under La. Ch.Code art. 1015(3)(j) and other applicable provisions. In addition to those subsections specifically discussed by the trial court and the State, i.e., subsections (3)(j) and (5), the court of appeal determined the only other provision which could be applicable to this case is La. Ch.Code art. 1015(3)(k). We find the lower courts did not err in determining termination of G.B.B.'s parental rights was not proper under La. Ch.Code art. 1015(3)(j) and (5). However, we find the lower courts did err in determining termination was not established by clear and convincing evidence under the provisions of La. Ch.Code art. 1015(3)(k). La. Ch.Code art. 1015(3)(k) provides: The parent's parental rights to one or more of the child's siblings have been terminated due to neglect[ [3] ] or abuse[ [4] ] and prior attempts to rehabilitate the parent have been unsuccessful. For La. Ch.Code art. 1015(3)(k) to apply, the State must prove (1) that G.B.B.'s parental rights to M.B. were terminated due to neglect or abuse and (2) that prior attempts to rehabilitate G.B.B. have been unsuccessful.