In the Interest of X.D.

Leben, J.:

Corey D. (Father) appeals the district court’s termination of his parental rights to five children. He argues that the district court violated his due-process rights when it found that the State had presented a sufficient evidentiary basis for presuming him an unfit parent without first • hearing the evidence Father wanted to present on the unfitness presumption.

We agree with Father that the district court’s procedure violated his due-process rights. A fundamental part of due process is the opportunity to be heard in a meaningful way. The presumption of unfitness that can be applied…