In the Interest of R. C. M.

Ellington, Judge.

The Juvenile Court of Murray County terminated the parental rights of the mother and father of thirteen-year-old R. C. M. and nine-year-old B. M. M. The parents appeal, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence. For the following reasons, we reverse in Case No. A07A0399 (the father’s appeal) and affirm in Case No. A07A0436 (the mother’s appeal).

“A termination hearing seeks as a major concern the welfare of the child, with due regard for the rights of the parents.” (Citations omitted.) In the Interest of W. J. J., 176 Ga. App. 824, 826 (338 SE2d 54) (1985).

On appeal, we must…