MATTER OF C.J.H.

Nos. 14745, 14765.

371 N.W.2d 345 (1985)

In the Matter of C.J.H., J.J.H., and G.J.H., Alleged Dependent and Neglected Children and Concerning G.H. and C.H., Parents.

Supreme Court of South Dakota.

Decided July 17, 1985.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James D. Taylor of Tinan, Padrnos, Smith & Taylor, Mitchell, for Children, appellees.

Janice C. Godtland, Asst. Atty. Gen., Pierre, for appellee South Dakota Dept. of Social Services; Mark V. Meierhenry, Atty. Gen., Pierre, on the brief.

Steven J. Bucher of Miller & Bucher, Plankinton, for appellant G.H., Father (# 14745).

Robert Swank of Hanson, Stiles, Anderson & Swank, Mitchell, for appellant C.H., Mother (# 14765).


HENDERSON, Justice.

G.H. (father) and C.H. (mother), appellants, appeal from an order terminating their parental rights over C.J.H., J.J.H., and G.J.H. (children). We affirm.

Appellants are divorced and have three daughters ranging in age from ten to six. Father had custody of the children pursuant to the Decree of Divorce. Mother is mentally disturbed and a self-confessed alcoholic. Father is a talented and industrious man who leads a very independent life...

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