Matter of Adoption of Doe

Debra O. (Debra), the natural mother of Jane Doe, John Doe, and Mary Doe (the children), appeals the decision of the Nineteenth Judicial District Court, Lincoln County, terminating her parental rights and granting the petition to adopt of Debra’s mother, Barbara G. (Barbara). We reverse.

ISSUES

The following restated issues are dispositive of this appeal:

1. Did the District Court err by terminating Debra’s parental rights to her children?

2. Did the District Court err by finding that Debra had abandoned the children?

3. Did the District Court err by finding that Debra was able to contribute to…