In Re Matter of Shepherd, Unpublished Decision (3-26-2001)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY This appeal is from the judgment of the Juvenile Division of the Highland County Court of Common Pleas which vested with Highland County Children Services the permanent custody of appellant's child, by the granting of appellees' R.C. 2151.415(F) motion to terminate the parental rights of appellant, pursuant to R.C. 2151.415(A)(4).

Appellant asserts that the lower court was without jurisdiction because it did not comply with the notice requirements of Juv.R. 16 and 29 by perfecting service of process on the father. We find this argument to be without merit as it…