IN RE C.M.

No. 15A01-1104-JT-204.

963 N.E.2d 528 (2012)

In the Matter of the Involuntary Termination of the Parent-Child Relationships of C.M., G.M., and R.M., Children, and the Parents, A.M. (Mother) and C.M. (Father), Appellants-Respondents, v. Indiana Department of Child Services, Dearborn County Office, Appellee-Petitioner.

Court of Appeals of Indiana.

February 14, 2012.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Leanna Weissmann , Lawrenceburg, IN, Attorney for Appellant A.M.

Robert J. Henke , DCS Central Administration, Indianapolis, IN, Matthew K. Hagenbush , DCS, Dearborn County Office, Lawrenceburg, IN, Attorneys for Appellee.


OPINION ON REHEARING

BAILEY, Judge.

The DCS asserts that we have imposed an undue burden upon it by recognizing the DCS has to make a prima facie showing regarding current conditions before the parent is obliged to come forward with any evidence. According to the DCS, the parent who has been separated from his or her child bears the burden of going forward with evidence of changed conditions. The DCS also urges a "hierarchy" of evidence for consideration...

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