In re L.M.A.T

¶1 Donald, the natural father of L.M.A.T. and B.L.F.T., appeals from two Nineteenth Judicial District Court orders that were entered during child protection proceedings for his daughters. Although the State had petitioned for permanent legal custody and termination of parental rights, following the evidentiary hearing, the District Court did not proceed on the issue of termination, but rather entered an order adjudicating L.M.A.T. and B.L.F.T. as youths in need of care and granting the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) temporary legal custody for six months. The court…