In Re Interest of Dustin H.

NATURE OF CASE

Tonya H. appeals from an order of the separate juvenile court of Douglas County which terminated her parental rights to Dustin H., Brandon H., Lacie H., Brooke C., and Tara C. We have consolidated Tonya’s appeal with that of Michael S., who appeals from an order of the separate juvenile court which terminated his parental rights to Lacie.

SCOPE OF REVIEW

In an appeal from a juvenile court order terminating parental rights, an appellate court tries factual questions de novo on the record. Appellate review is independent of the juvenile court’s findings; however, when the evidence…