S.B. v. State Department of Human Resources

WRIGHT, Retired Appellate Judge.

The Russell County Department of Human Resources filed a petition to terminate the parental rights of S.B. (“mother”) to her children (one born in July 1995 and one born in November 1996). After oral proceedings, the trial court ordered the termination of the mother’s parental rights. The mother appeals.

In order to terminate parental rights based on the state’s petition, a court must make several findings. First, the court must determine that the child is dependent, based on clear and convincing evidence. Second, the court must find that there exists no viable…