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In the Interest of S. H.

If it can be established that the putative paternal grandfather is a blood relative of the child at issue, he must be investigated and considered as a possible placement for the child.

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Kendrick Pratt appeals from the Gwinnett County Juvenile Court’s denial of his petition to legitimate five-year-old S. H. and from the termination of his parental rights. Pratt contends the evidence was insufficient to support the juvenile court’s order and, further, that the court erred in finding his relatives were not suitable placements for the child. We affirm the denial of Pratt’s legitimation petition, the termination of his parental rights, and the determination that placement with Pratt’s mother is not in the best interest of S. H. We reverse the juvenile court’s determination as to the suitability of placement with Pratt’s father. We remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

1. Pratt argues that there was insufficient clear and convincing evidence to support the denial of his legitimation petition and the termination of his parental rights. We find no error in the juvenile court’s decision.

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