In Re Interest of BM

The mother of a daughter born February 27, 1979, appeals from the order of the county court terminating her parental rights. The father, whose parental rights were terminated by the same order, has not appealed.

Our review is de novo on the record, and we are required to reach a conclusion independent of the trial court’s findings; however, where the evidence is in conflict, we will consider and may give weight to the fact that the trial court observed the witnesses and accepted one version of the facts over another.

In re Interest of A.M.Y., F.E.Y, and K.C.Y., 237 Neb. 414, 415, 466 N.W.2d 93,…