West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources Ex Rel. Wright v. Brenda C.

Brenda C. appeals from an order of the Circuit Court of Cabell County terminating her parental rights to her two infant children, Christopher C. and Brandie Nicole C. After reviewing whether Appellant’s parental rights were properly terminated, we reverse and remand.

Appellant gave birth to Brandie Nicole C. on May 31, 1994. Shortly after Brandie’s birth, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (“DHHR”) filed a petition on June 3, 1994, alleging that both Brandie and Christopher were “neglected and/or abused children.” Through the petition, the DHHR requested both temporary…