State v. Scritchfield

McGraw, Justice:

Margaret Scritchfield appeals from the final judgment order of the Circuit Court of Marion County which granted permanent custody of the appellant’s infant daughter, Kimberly Sue Scritchfield, to the West Virginia Department of Welfare. The court found that the infant was a neglected child and permanently terminated the parental rights of the mother, Margaret Scritchfield, appellant herein, and of the father, who was “unknown to the Court.” The appellant contends that the custody proceedings which resulted in the termination of her parental rights were conducted without regard…