Perkins v. State ex rel. Department of Human Services

OPINION

GOODMAN, P.J.

¶ 1 This is an appeal from an order terminating an incarcerated natural father’s parental rights for alleged failure to protect his child from harm. Based upon our review of the record and applicable law, we reverse and remand.

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¶2 On June 6, 1994, the State of Oklahoma, ex rel. the Department of Human Services, filed a petition informing the natural parents of one-and-half-year-old E.M. of the State’s intent to seek termination of their parental rights based upon the mother’s “inappropriate parenting” and her inability to protect the child from physical abuse while in her…