In Re Nesbitt

BIGGS, Judge.

On 22 March 2000, the trial court entered an order terminating the parental rights of Caroline and Jamey Nesbitt. Ms. Nesbitt gave notice of appeal in open court. Jamey Nesbitt did not contest the order and is not a party to this action. For the reasons that follow, we reverse the trial court’s order terminating the parental rights of Caroline Nesbitt.

Jamya (Mimi) Nesbitt was born in Mecklenburg County on 30 July 1995, to Caroline and Jamey Nesbitt. Caroline and Jamey separated in 1996; since their separation, Jamey’s whereabouts are unknown. Youth and Family Services (YFS) filed…