CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Presumptions & Burden of Proof
......Burden of Proof
.........Termination of Parental Rights
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Burden of proof for termination of parental rights is clear and convincing evidence.

Findings under former Civ. Code section 232 must be made by clear and convincing evidence; standard described.

Clear and convincing standard only for guidance of trial court; on appeal, test is substantial evidence.