In re S. R. M.

Phipps, Judge.

The mother of S. R. M. appeals the termination of her parental rights to her child, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence and contending that proceeding with the termination hearing in her absence violated her due process and equal protection rights. For reasons that follow, we affirm.

Termination of parental rights under OCGA § 15-11-94 requires the juvenile court to undertake a two-step process. First, the court must determine whether there is clear and convincing evidence of parental misconduct or inability as provided in OCGA § 15-11-94 (b). Under that Code section,…