In re T.C.

¶1 Christie and Todd appeal from the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order of the Second Judicial District Court, Silver Bow County, terminating their parental rights with their two minor children, W.C. and T.C. The District Court treated the two youth in need of care cases as separate causes of action but held a single hearing regarding the petition for permanent custody of the children. Thus, the facts and procedural history for these two cases are identical. This opinion consolidates the appeals concerning W.C. and T.C. We reverse.

*246¶2 The following issues are dispositive:

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