In re Guardianship of E.M.R.

Christine Hartman (now Smyth) appeals from the Franklin County Circuit Court's order denying her petition to terminate the guardianship of her two minor children, E.R. and D.R. She argues on appeal that the circuit court was clearly erroneous in applying the best-interest-of-the-child standard as opposed to determining the fitness of the natural mother; not finding her to be a fit parent; and failing to determine whether the guardianship's original function remained, as required by Arkansas Code Annotated section 28-65-401. Furthermore, appellant argues that even assuming arguendo that the…