List the three levels of the burden of proof, from weakest to strongest, and the type of case to which they apply.

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Preponderance of evidence, civil; clear and convincing evidence, special civil cases (fraud); proof beyond reasonable doubt, criminal.

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a. Baby M was the result of an adulterous affair between Mr. Stern and Ms. Whitehead. b. Ms. Whitehead was declared to be a per se unfit mother, and her rights were terminated. c. Mr. Stern ended up with custody of Baby M, as it was in the child's best interest. d. Ms. Stern was allowed to involuntarily adopt Baby M over Ms. Whitehead's objection.

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