In the Interest of M. C. J.

Johnson, Chief Judge.

The mother of M. C. J. and R. A. J. filed a petition in juvenile court to terminate the parental rights of the children’s biological father. The mother has physical custody of the children, and the father recently began serving a 40-year prison sentence in connection with the shooting of a man.

In her petition, the mother alleges that the children are deprived because of the father’s misconduct or inability. She requests, among other things, that the children be placed in her permanent custody. After a hearing, the juvenile court entered an order terminating the father’s…