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SHIPMAN v. DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES

442 A.2d 101 (1981)

Betty Jo and Roy SHIPMAN, Petitioners, v. DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES, and Children's Bureau of Delaware, Inc., Respondents. In the Matter of Sheila Margaret SHIPMAN, a minor child.

Family Court of Delaware, New Castle County.

Decided May 19, 1981.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Frederick S. Kessler, Wilmington, for petitioners.

L. Susan Faw, Wilmington, for respondent Children's Bureau, Inc.

Timothy A. Casey and Carol S. Widing, Wilmington, for respondent Division of Social Services.

GALLAGHER, Judge.

Two petitions are before the court. First, a petition by the Shipmans (parents) against the Division of Social Services (DSS) and Children's Bureau, as intervenor, for the establishment of visitation privileges with their child, Sheila, presently in custody of DSS. Second, a petition by Children's Bureau against parents for termination of their parental rights. The positions of Children's Bureau and DSS are in tandem.

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