In Matter of Haller, 16-08-16 (2-9-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Father-appellant, Brandon Haller (hereinafter "Brandon"), appeals the Wyandot County Court of Common Pleas judgment granting permanent custody of his son, Kayden Haller (D.O.B. 06-06-05) (hereinafter "Kayden"), to the Wyandot County Department of Job and Family Services (hereinafter "WCDJFS"). For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

{¶ 2} On March 30, 2006, WCDJFS filed a complaint pursuant to R.C. 2151.04(C) alleging that Kayden was a dependent child because his condition and environment warranted the State to assume guardianship. (Doc. No. 1). The complaint alleged that Kayden's…