South Carolina Department of Social Services v. Smith

HUFF, Judge:

Nicole N. Smith appeals a family court order terminating her parental rights to her minor children, Nicole Octavia Smith and Vincent Davis. We affirm.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The South Carolina Department of Social Services removed Smith’s children from the home in February of 1995. They were subsequently returned to her care. On August 15, 1995, the family court issued an ex parte order granting DSS *133emergency protective custody of the children. The order stated Smith was incarcerated and the children were in the custody of an aunt who may be involved in drugs. In addition,…