People v. Schultz

On September 13, 2004, the State filed a petition to terminate the parental rights of respondent, Michelle Schultz, as to her children, Robert S. (born August 28, 2000) and S.S. (born January 7, 1992); and on October 26, 2004, the State filed an amendment to its petition. On November 5, 2004, appointed counsel filed a motion to withdraw as respondent’s counsel. On November 12, 2004, the trial court granted counsel’s motion and immediately proceeded to a hearing on the State’s termination petition. The court found respondent unfit, and following a separate hearing that same day, the court…