Audra v. Arizona Department of Economic Security

DRUKE, Chief Judge.

¶ 1 The parents of Dustin T. appeal from the juvenile court’s order terminating their parental rights on the grounds that appellants’ convictions for felony child abuse proved them unfit to parent and that the 34-year prison sentences imposed upon both appellants would deprive the child of a normal home for that period of years. See A.R.S. § 8-533(B)(4). Appellants challenge the court’s finding that termination of their parental rights was in the best interests of the child.

¶ 2 We will not disturb the juvenile court’s order severing parental rights unless its factual…