E.J.W. v. State Department of Human Resources

WRIGHT, Retired Appellate Judge.

The Walker County Department of Human Resources filed a petition to terminate the parental rights of E.J.W. (mother) and T.R.J. (father) to their son. After oral proceedings, the trial court ordered the termination of the mother’s parental rights and a home study of the father. The mother appeals.

In order to terminate parental rights based on the state’s petition, a court must make several findings. First, the court must determine that the child is dependent, based on clear and convincing evidence. Second, the court must find that there exists no viable…