In the Matter of Miedl

CHIPMAN, Judge.

This is a parental rights termination case. Glenda Miedl is the mother of 2 children, Charles, presently 4V2 years old and Shaun, presently almost 3 years old. On October 9, 1979, the trial court terminated Glenda’s parental rights. She appeals raising the following issues:

1. Whether the trial court erred in terminating Glenda’s parental rights under IC 31-6-5-4, part of the new Juvenile Code which became effective on October 1, 1979; and

2. Whether the court’s decision is supported by sufficient evidence. 1

We reverse.

FACTS

On August 21, 1976, Glenda was arrested for disorderly…