In the Matter of Jmb

IN THE MATTER OF: J.M.B., A.M.B., J.A.B., D.M.B, Minor Children.

No. COA07-275

Court of Appeals of North Carolina.

Filed August 21, 2007

This case not for publication

Annick Lenoir-Peek, for respondent-appellant M.B.

Richard E. Jester, for respondent-appellant J.M.

Beverly S. Basden, P.C., by Beverly S. Basden, for petitioner-appellee Iredell County Department of Social Services.

Holly M. Groce, for appellee Guardian ad Litem.

WYNN, Judge.

"As mandated by statute, a trial court may enter a consent order or judgment only `when all parties are present.'"[1] Here, Respondents contend that the trial court…