In the Interest of J.M. and Z.M., Minor Children

In this parental termination case, we determine whether a motion for new trial and notice of appeal combined in one document can invoke appellate jurisdiction. The court of appeals determined that the combined filing at issue in this appeal did not confer appellate jurisdiction and therefore failed to reach the merits of the appeal. Because the combined filing was titled a notice of appeal and expressed the party’s intent to appeal to the court of appeals, we conclude the document was a bona fide attempt to invoke appellate jurisdiction. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the court of…