In re Guardianship of Madelyn B.

The appellant, Susan B., appeals orders of the 10th Circuit Court — Derry Family Division (Sadler, J.) that: (1) terminated her guardianship over the person of Madelyn B., a child; (2) dismissed her verified parenting petition; and (3) denied her motion to intervene in adoption proceedings involving Madelyn B. The appellee, Melissa D., is Madelyn B.’s biological mother. We reverse in part, vacate in part, and remand.

Susan’s pleadings allege, in part, the following: She and Melissa met in 1997 and soon became romantically involved. They held a commitment ceremony on August 16, 1998, and…