In the Interest of K.M.

OPINION

SUE WALKER, Justice.

I.Introduction

In this case, we must decide whether the procedures set forth in Anders v. California1 apply to appeals in parental rights termination cases when counsel is appointed. We hold that the Anders procedures do apply, and accordingly, we abate this case and remand it to the trial court for a hearing to determine whether all available steps have been taken to inform Appellant Christina Fields of her counsel’s conclusion that her appeal is without merit and of her right to review the record and file a pro se brief.

II.Factual and Procedural Background

The trial…