In Re Guardianship of Robert D.

NATURE OF CASE

Robert D., a minor child, by and through appointed counsel, appeals from the order of the county court terminating the guardianship of Patrick D. and Kathryn D., his maternal grandparents, and ordering Robert returned to the custody of Lisa M., his biological mother. The issues presented in this appeal are whether the court erred in concluding that Lisa had not forfeited her superior parental right to custody of Robert, refusing to permit Robert to testify at the guardianship termination hearing, and failing to appoint counsel to represent Robert until after entry of the order…