State v. State

HAGEN, Judge:

*643¶1 The Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) removed Child and her younger sister from their parent's home following a domestic violence incident and reports of sexual abuse perpetrated by the appellant, their father (Father). After an investigation, the State filed criminal charges against Father and DCFS filed a child welfare petition in juvenile court. The juvenile court found that Father had sexually abused Child but nonetheless ordered reunification services on the recommendation of DCFS. Two years later, the court terminated Father's parental rights to Child and…