preponderance of the evidence that termination is in the child’s best interest. In the case herein, the evidence was Father was incapable of making appropriate decisions for his children and had numerous lapse in and out of chronic abuse of alcohol and drugs. The Appellate Court disagreed with Father’s position and noted that Father “consistently failed to abstain from drugs and alcohol and that Father’s failure to abstain, despite knowing the loss of his children was eminent is evidence that he has not overcome his dependence on drugs and alcohol. Raymond F. v. A.D.E.S. 581 Ariz. Advance Report 29 (Division 1 May 20, 2010) Father’s rights were in fact terminated on appeal. Contact www.SimonLawGroupAZ.com for your free initial consultation with an attorney. (480) 745-2450 (602) 926-1212 (623) 321-5200]]>