Termination: R C v. Indiana Department of Child Services

── Termination: R C v. Indiana Department of Child Services ── Case No.: 24A-JT-00517 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: October 15, 2024 Author: Judge Robert Altice Category: Juvenile Decision: Affirmed Judge Bailey and Judge Mathias concur Case Summary R.C. (Father) appeals the involuntary termination of his parental rights to his son, B.H. (Child). Father presents two issues for review: 1. Was Father deprived of due process during the underlying child in need of services (CHINS) proceedings? 2. Is the trial court’s termination of Father’s parental rights supported by clear and convincing evidence? We affirm. Facts & Procedural History H.H. (Mother) 1 gave birth to Child on April 20, 2022. For the first two weeks of his life, Child was in the care and custody of Father.