J.W. v. N.K.M.

On the original submission of this case, I dissented without writing. Having thoroughly considered the application for rehearing filed by J.W. (“the mother”), I am more convinced that the majority of the court has erred by affirming the juvenile court’s judgment. I am now compelled to explain my reasoning.

Juvenile courts are purely creatures of statute that have extremely limited jurisdiction. See Ex parte K.L.P., 868 So.2d 454 (Ala.Civ.App.2003). To invoke the dependency jurisdiction of the juvenile court, a party must file a petition setting

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