In Re Interest of Jessica J.

Hannon, Judge.

INTRODUCTION

The parental rights of Leslie C., the father of Jessica J. and Jennifer C., were terminated pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292(6) (Reissue 1998), as reasonable efforts to preserve and reunify the family had failed to correct conditions leading to the determination. After Leslie was initially personally served with notice of termination, he took no cognizance of these proceedings. His attorney argued to the juvenile court and also to this court that the lower court could not proceed with the termination hearing because Leslie had no notice of the hearing. After a de…