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In the Interest of R.M.A child and Concerning K.M.
Date: 03-06-2025
Case Number: 24CA1588
Judge: Anita Crowther
Court: District Court, Weld County, Colorado
Plaintiff's Attorney: Weld County, Colorado County Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Weld County Family Lawyer Directory
Description:
Greeley, Colorado family law lawyer represented the mother of R.M.A. in a dependency proceeding.
In this dependency and neglect proceeding, K.M. (mother) appeals the juvenile court's judgment adjudicating her child
dependent and neglected following a jury trial.
The Weld County Department of Human Services filed a petition in dependency and neglect regarding the newborn child.
The petition alleged that mother and the child tested positive for methamphetamine at birth and that mother continued to struggle with substance dependence.
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Mother requested a jury trial, which the juvenile court held over two days. After hearing evidence, the jury adjudicated the child dependent and neglected pursuant to sections 19-3-102(1)(b), (c), and (e), C.R.S. 2024 (A child is dependent or neglected if they lack proper parental care through the actions of omission of the parent, their environment is injurious to their welfare, or they are without proper care through no fault of the parent.).
In this dependency and neglect proceeding, K.M. (mother) appeals the juvenile court's judgment adjudicating her child
dependent and neglected following a jury trial.
The Weld County Department of Human Services filed a petition in dependency and neglect regarding the newborn child.
The petition alleged that mother and the child tested positive for methamphetamine at birth and that mother continued to struggle with substance dependence.
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Mother requested a jury trial, which the juvenile court held over two days. After hearing evidence, the jury adjudicated the child dependent and neglected pursuant to sections 19-3-102(1)(b), (c), and (e), C.R.S. 2024 (A child is dependent or neglected if they lack proper parental care through the actions of omission of the parent, their environment is injurious to their welfare, or they are without proper care through no fault of the parent.).
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of In the Interest of R.M.A child and Concerning K.M.?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard In the Interest of R.M.A child and Concerning K.M.?
This case was heard in District Court, Weld County, Colorado, CO. The presiding judge was Anita Crowther.
Who were the attorneys in In the Interest of R.M.A child and Concerning K.M.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Weld County, Colorado County Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Weld County Family Lawyer Directory.
When was In the Interest of R.M.A child and Concerning K.M. decided?
This case was decided on March 6, 2025.