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In the Interest of C.T. & D.T.

The father's criminal history and evidence that he was in a federal detention center awaiting deportation supported the termination of his parental rights.

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The father of C. T. and D. T. appeals from the juvenile court’s order terminating his parental rights. He argues there was insufficient clear and convincing evidence to show that his rights should be terminated and also claims the court should have secured his presence at the hearing, either in person or by telephone. We find no reversible error and affirm.

1. Before terminating a parent’s rights, a juvenile court, pursuant to OCGA § 15-11-81 a, must employ a two-step procedure. In the Interest of C. L. R., 232 Ga. App. 134 1 501 SE2d 296 1998. “First, the court shall determine whether there is present clear and convincing evidence of parental misconduct or inability as provided by OCGA § 15-11-81 b. Secondly, if there is clear and convincing evidence of such parental misconduct or inability, the court shall then consider whether termination of parental rights is in the best interest of the child. Parental misconduct or inability is found where 1 the child is deprived, 2 the lack of proper parental care or control by the parent in question is the cause of the child’s deprivation, 3 the cause of deprivation is likely to continue or will not likely be remedied, and 4 the continued deprivation will cause or is likely to cause serious physical, mental, emotional, or moral harm to the child. OCGA § 15-11-81 b 4 A.” Citations and punctuation omitted. Id.

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