In the Interest of Jane DOE I, a Child Under Eighteen Years of Age. Jane Doe (2015-03), Petitioner-Respondent, v…

Summary

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed the termination of Father's parental rights because substantial and competent evidence supported both statutory grounds for termination and the finding that termination was in Child's best interest. Father was unable to parent during a prolonged incarceration, his incarceration was expected to continue through Child's minority, and the evidence showed a history of violence, control, and alcohol abuse, along with Child's improved well-being after leaving Father's care. The Court also awarded Mother attorney fees because the appeal lacked a factual or legal foundation.