In the Interest of Dameron

ALLBEE, Justice.

Under review here is the propriety of the Polk County Juvenile Court’s order dismissing the State’s petition to terminate the parental rights of Wallace Dameron, Jr., and Carol Lynn Dameron. The juvenile court concluded the State had failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the parent-child relationships;, should be terminated. The State, aggrieved by the order, appeals. Our examination of the underlying record convinces us that we must vacate the juvenile court’s ruling and order the severance of parental rights.

I. This proceeding was initiated by the State…