In re A.K.D.

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

The juveniles’ father (“Respondent”) appeals from orders terminating his parental rights to his minor children A.K.D. and O.R.D. (“the juveniles”). Because the trial court erred by relying on an improper stipulation to the sole ground for termination of parental rights, we reverse and remand for new hearing.

I. Facts & Procedural History

On 28 October 2011, the juveniles’ mother (“Petitioner”) petitioned to terminate Respondent’s parental rights to the juveniles. Petitioner alleged Respondent: (i) failed to pay court-ordered child support; (ii) neglected the…