Matter of S.A. and J.P., YINC

02/10/2026 DA 25-0094 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

2026 MT 20

IN THE MATTER OF: S.A. and J.P., Youths in Need of Care. APPEAL FROM: District Court of the Eighth Judicial District, In and For the County of Cascade, Cause Nos. BDN-19-272 and BDN-19-273 Honorable Elizabeth A. Best, Presiding Judge COUNSEL OF RECORD: For Appellant: Shannon Hathaway, Hathaway Law Group, Missoula, Montana For Appellee: Austin Knudsen, Montana Attorney General, Katie F. Schulz, Assistant Attorney General, Helena, Montana Joshua A. Racki, Cascade County Attorney, Valerie Winfield, Deputy County…