In re A.M.

STROUD, Judge.

Respondents appeal from orders terminating their parental rights to A.M. and J.M. We reverse and remand.

On 18 January 2007, the Chatham County Department of Social Services ("DSS") filed petitions alleging that A.M. and J.M. were neglected juveniles. The petitions were "a result of a report of serious domestic violence" committed in front of and involving the juveniles. DSS assumed custody by a non-secure custody order. On 2 May 2007, A.M. and J.M. were adjudicated neglected juveniles.

On 5 September 2007, DSS filed motions to terminate respondents' parental rights. DSS alleged…