In Re As

146 P.3d 778 (2006)

2006 MT 281

334 Mont. 280

In re the matter of A.S., Youth in Need of Care.

No. 05-736.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Submitted on Briefs May 17, 2006.

Decided October 31, 2006.

For Appellant: Kirsten Mull Core, Kirsten Mull Core, P.C., Bozeman, Montana.

For Respondent: Mike McGrath, Montana Attorney General, Tammy K. Plubell, Assistant Attorney General, Helena, Montana, Marty Lambert, Gallatin County Attorney, Kimberly P. Dudik, Deputy County Attorney, Elizabeth Ridenour, Deputy County Attorney, Bozeman, Montana.

For Guardian ad Litem: Leslie Taylor, Bozeman, Montana.

Justice JAMES C.…