In the Interest of C.W.

Introduction

Geoffrey L. Pratte (Appellant) appeals the Juvenile Court’s award of attorney’s fees for Appellant’s work as appointed counsel concerning an appeal of a termination of parental rights. We reverse the Juvenile Court’s award and remand with directions to enter an amended order consistent with this opinion.

Factual and Procedural Background

Appellant was appointed to represent a child’s natural mother in a termination of parental rights proceeding. The Juvenile Court terminated the mother’s parental rights and the mother appealed to this Court. Appellant raised four points on appeal,…