In Re Interest of Tabitha J.

Mues, Judge.

INTRODUCTION

James J. appeals the order of the Dawson County Court, sitting as a juvenile court, which, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292(1) and (6) (Reissue 1993), terminated his parental rights to Tabitha J. The natural mother’s rights were terminated at a previous hearing, and she is not a party to this appeal.

BACKGROUND

On January 13, 1995, the Dawson County Attorney’s office filed a motion alleging that Tabitha, bom December 16,1989, was a juvenile within the meaning of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(3)(a) (Reissue 1993) and requesting that she be placed in the temporary custody…