Dept. of Human Services v. D. E. P.

566 Submitted July 27, reversed November 10, 2021 In the Matter of B. L. S. R., a Child. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, Petitioner-Respondent, v. D. E. P., aka D. P., aka D. P. L., Appellant. Jackson County Circuit Court 20JU02133; A175362

502 P3d 764

Mother appeals from a juvenile court judgment terminating parental rights to her child, B, who was nearly nine years old at the time of the termination hearing. On appeal, she challenges the juvenile court’s finding, necessary to its judgment, that termination of her parental rights was in B’s best interest. Held: Given B’s attachment to mother and…