In Matter of Child X

ROSE, Justice.

In this case, the trial court terminated the parental rights in Child X of his natural mother, DB, and awarded permanent care, control and custody to MM and BM, the mother and stepfather of X’s father. The parental rights were terminated upon a finding by the trial court of abuse and neglect on the part of the natural mother.

On appeal, the mother challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to support the finding of abuse and neglect, particularly in light of our decision in DS v. Dept. of Public Assistance and Social Services, Wyo., 607 P.2d 911 (1980), which was announced…