John Doe v. Jane Doe (2013-14)

J. JONES, Justice.

Jane (2013-14) Doe (“Mother”) appeals the termination of her parental relationship with her son JLS. Mother left JLS in the care of family members, who then placed JLS with Mr. and Mrs. Doe. The Does petitioned to terminate Mother’s parental rights on the grounds of abandonment. Following trial, the magistrate court granted that petition, resulting in this appeal.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

JLS was born in January 2007. In March 2008, Mother left JLS in the care of his great grandmother (“Great Grandmother”). Mother did not have contact with JLS again until May 2009. In…