In re J.B.

¶1 N.L. appeals the order of the Seventh Judicial District Court, Richland County, dismissing him as a party in the child abuse and neglect proceeding concerning his long-time girlfriend’s son, J.B., and denying his request to appear at subsequent proceedings as a “person interested in [the] cause.” We affirm in part and reverse in part.

¶2 N.L. presents the following issues for review:

1. Did the District Court err when it dismissed N.L. as a party ?

2. Did the District Court err when it denied N.L.’s request to appear at J.B.’s proceedings pursuant to § 41-3-422(9)(a), MCA?

FACTUAL AND…