Fourth Court of Appeals declines to follow Dallas Court of Appeals’ holding that when an appellant has executed an affidavit of relinquishment during the trial phase of a parental-rights termination case, her arguments on appeal must be limited to fraud, duress, or coercion in the execution of the affidavit pursuant to Texas Family Code section 161.211(c). Instead, the Fourth Court held that the due process protections afforded parents in such cases allow judicial review of best-interest determinations.
In the Interest of K.S.L.
Opinion:
Dissenting Opinion:
