In Re D.T., 07ap-853 (5-6-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant A.S., mother of D.T., appeals from a judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations, Juvenile Branch, awarding permanent custody of D.T. to Franklin County Children Services ("FCCS"). Because the trial court did not err in denying the motion of D.T.'s paternal second cousin to intervene as a party, and because R.C. 2151.414(B)(1)(d) is not unconstitutional, we affirm.

{¶ 2} On November 8, 2004, FCCS filed a complaint for abuse, neglect and/or dependency alleging D.T., born November 5, 2004, tested positive at birth for cocaine and…