IN RE: Justin F. (2011)

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION RE MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION

The respondents in the above-entitled matter have filed a motion for reconsideration.   On August 3, 2011, following a lengthy trial, this court filed a 119–page memorandum of decision in which the court entered judgment terminating the respondents' parental rights and decided 33 motions/pleadings that had been filed by the parties.   On August 5, 2011, this court filed a three-paragraph, amended memorandum of decision to correct errors in the original judgment involving two docket numbers and one word.   The respondents, Anthony L. and Kimberly A.-L., have appealed from the judgment and orders issued by the court.

In their motion, the respondents request that upon reconsideration, the court vacate or set aside the judgment terminating their parental rights, and all collateral orders.   A hearing on the motion was held before the undersigned on September 14, 2011.   The respondent, Anthony L. was present in court, as were the assistant attorney general representing the Department of Children and Families, and the attorney for the minor children.   The children's court-appointed guardian ad litem did not appear, but articulated her position on the motion through communication with counsel for the children.   The respondent, Kimberly A.-L., was not present in court but, at her request, participated in the hearing from her home via a telephone hook-up.

The court finds, after hearing and further consideration, that the respondents have not demonstrated that a sufficient legal or factual basis exists for the court to grant such relief.   The court notes that the respondents have appealed the court's judgment and orders.   Claims of error by this court will be heard and determined during the appellate process.   Because hearing was held, the request for reconsideration was granted.   All of the relief requested in the motion is denied.

SO ORDERED.

By the court:

Dyer, J.

Dyer, Richard W., J.