State in Interest of Tom

CROCKETT, Justice:

The petitioners Baker appeal from decree of the Third District Juvenile Court (Juab County) awarding custody of three minor children, Everett Don, aged eight, Darla Janae, aged six, and Joel Reed, aged four, to their maternal uncle and aunt, Delton and Sandra Tom.

Petitioners, Earl and Wallea Baker, contend first that the juvenile court lacked jurisdiction; secondly, that because the respondents Tom were not parents of the children they had no standing to challenge the petitioners’ custody; and thirdly, that the court erred in allowing the County Attorney to participate in…