IN RE M.L.


757 A.2d 849 (2000)

In re M.L., Born 2/6/95. Appeal of K.L., Natural Mother.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Decided August 22, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Louis J. Kober II, Greensburg, for K.L., Natural Mother.

Timothy J. Sloan, Edensburg, for Child Advocate.

John Kuzmiak, for CYS.

David C. Klementick, for R.G. (Father).

Before FLAHERTY, C.J., and ZAPPALA, CAPPY, CASTILLE, NIGRO, NEWMAN, and SAYLOR, JJ.


CASTILLE, Justice.

Allowance of appeal was granted in this matter limited to the issue of whether a court may properly adjudge a child to be dependent where the non-custodial parent is ready, willing and able to provide the child with proper parental care and control. The Superior Court affirmed the trial court's finding of dependency in the instant case even though the child's father was available and willing to provide adequate care for the child. We hold that a...

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