N.L. v. Marion County Department of Child Services

OPINION

RILEY, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Appellant-Respondent, N.E.'s father (Father), appeals the trial court's determination that N.E. is a child in need of services (CHINS).

We reverse and remand with instructions.

ISSUES

Father raises three issues, which we restate as follows:(1) Whether the fact finding hearing was timely held;(2) Whether the trial court erred by failing to state its reasons for its disposition; and(3) Whether the trial court's disposition is supported by the evidence.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

N.E., born January 24, 2004, is one of Mother's four children, each with a…