Smith v. Coahoma County Department of Human Services

FAIR, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. This case began with allegations of a boy sexually abusing his younger brother. The mother, Sharon Smith,1 appeals the Coahoma County Youth Court’s judgment granting legal and physical custody of her son to his great aunt. Sharon claims the judge erred in adjudicating Joey a neglected child and ignored medical evidence and testimony in support of reunification. She further claims Joey’s guardian ad litem (GAL) acted adversely to Joey’s best interest. We find the evidence was sufficient to support the youth court’s determination and therefore affirm.

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¶ 2. In…