Jv v. State Dept. of Human Resources

The Etowah County Department of Human Resources filed a petition to terminate the parental rights of J.V. (mother) to her son, D.V. After oral proceedings, the trial court ordered the termination of all parental rights. The mother appeals.

In order to terminate parental rights based on the state's petition, a court must make several findings. First, the court must determine that the child is dependent, based on clear and convincing evidence. Second, the court must find that there exists no viable alternative to termination of the parent's custodial rights. Ex parte Beasley, 564 So.2d 950 (Ala.…