In re J.A.M.

The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the court of appeals that the clear and convincing evidence and the trial court’s findings of fact supported the trial court’s conclusion of law that J.A.M. was neglected, holding that the trial court’s adjudication was based on findings of fact that were supported by competent evidence.Specifically, the Court held (1) the trial court’s findings of fact included present risk factors in addition to an evaluation of past adjudications involving other children, which indicated that the present circumstances of J.A.M.’s living environment placed her at a substantial risk of harm; and (2) the court of appeals properly applied the appropriate standard of review in affirming the trial court’s order. View "In re J.A.M." on Justia Law