In Re Melissa T.

[¶ 1] The father of Melissa T., William T. Ill, and Patricia T. and the mother of William T. Ill and Patricia T. appeal from a final protection order entered in the District Court (Skowhegan, Clapp, J.), pursuant to 22 M.R.S.A. § 4035 (1992 & Supp.2001), finding jeopardy as to the children, and placing them in the custody of the Department of Human Services. The issues raised by the father are without merit, and warrant little discussion. Although we are sympathetic with the contention of the mother that the court improperly denied her the opportunity to meaningfully participate in the…