K.M.J. v. Cabinet for Health & Family Services

OPINION

MAZE, JUDGE:

K.M.J. (hereinafter “Mother”) appeals from an order of the Henry Circuit Court terminating her parental rights to her daughter. Mother argues that- the trial court lacked jurisdiction to enter the order terminating her parental rights. In the alternative, she argues that the trial court deprived her of- adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard, and therefore, due process of law.

We conclude that the trial, court’s decision to “defer” the matter of Mother’s termination beyond the period provided in KRS1 625.090 was impermissible under the statute. Therefore,…