Judge Catherine Sala TERMINATES Parental Rights After Shocking Abuse Testimony

In this powerful family court ruling, Judge Catherine Sala delivers a final decision terminating parental rights after nearly 17 months of court supervision in a high-trauma CPS case.

The court reviews extensive testimony about severe physical abuse, complex trauma diagnoses, lack of parental accountability, inconsistent compliance with case service plans, and ongoing safety risks to the children. Expert reports confirm that continued contact with the parents would be harmful to the children’s mental health and emotional stability.

Judge Sala explains that although limited progress was presented, it was not sufficient to outweigh the children’s urgent need for permanency and stability. The court finds clear and convincing evidence that the conditions leading to removal have not been rectified and that there is no reasonable time frame in which the parents could safely regain custody.

The judge emphasizes that the children have made significant progress in their relative placement with grandparents, receiving therapy, education support, and trauma-informed care. Adoption is confirmed as the permanent goal so the children can finally move forward in a safe, stable home.

⚖️ This video offers a rare inside look at how judges balance child safety, parental rights, rehabilitation efforts, and long-term permanency decisions in real family court proceedings.

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