In re J.Z.M.

I must respectfully dissent from the majority opinion. In these matters, petitions to terminate parental rights were filed on 11 January 2005, and served upon respondent-mother on 17 January 2005. Because the fathers could not be located, they were served by publication, commencing on 8 April 2005 and 26 August 2005. (R p. 121) No hearing could proceed until the fathers of the children were served. These matters were scheduled for hearing on 27 October 2005 by notice of hearing dated 16 September 2005. (R p. 116) This hearing was continued based upon two factors. First, due to other matters…