Termination of Parental Rights

82.13.c Post TPR Motions-Trial Court

In Re C.N. and J.N., COA07-49, Christy Wilhelm for appellant-mother
The trial court erred in dismissing the appeal because the mother failed to sign the Notice of Appeal because her intent to appeal was clear.
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In Re J.L.A., COA08-220, K. Edward Greene, Tobias Hampson for appellant-mother
The trial court erred in denying the mother's Motion for New Trial. She had been unable to attend the TPR hearing because she was committed to a psychiatric hospital and her absence prevented her from having a fair trial as trial counsel was ethically prohibited from making any argument and presenting testimony on her behalf.
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