In Re Emily G.

The petitioners herein, Donna and John M. 1 (hereinafter “Donna and John”), appeal from an order entered September 23, 2008, by the Circuit Court of Wood County. By that order, the circuit court denied the petition filed by Donna and John alleging that their granddaughter, the minor child at issue herein, Emily G. (hereinafter “Emily”), is “an abused and/or neglected child.” 2 On appeal to this Court, Donna and John contend that the circuit court erred by refusing to adjudicate Emily as an abused and/or neglected child and that such ruling precludes the es tablishment of Emily’s permanent…