In Re EK

37 P.3d 690 (2001)

2001 MT 279

In the Matter of E.K., C.K., and J.E., Youths in Need of Care.

No. 01-485.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Submitted on Briefs November 8, 2001.

Decided December 19, 2001.

Richard L. Burns, (for A.K.); Lorraine A. Schneider, Schneider Law Offices, Glendive, MT, (for P.E.), For Appellant.

Mike McGrath, Montana Attorney General, Mark W. Mattioli, Assistant Montana Attorney General, Helena, MT; Albert R. Batterman, Fallon County Attorney, Baker, MT; Gary Bunke, Child Protection Unit, Miles City, MT, (for DPHHS), For Respondent.

Justice PATRICIA O. COTTER delivered the Opinion of…