In re J.E.M.

STEELMAN, Judge.

The trial court’s finding as to the probability of the repetition of neglect was supported by substantial evidence in the record. The trial court’s finding as to father’s ability to pay support for the child was sufficiently specific, when father paid no child support. Father does not contest that termination of parental rights was in the best interest of the child.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

On 17 September 2010, the Surry County Department of Social Services (DSS) filed a petition alleging that J.E.M., Jr. was a neglected and dependent juvenile. The petition alleged…