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Facts

• The case involves the termination of parental rights of Britany W. (Mother) concerning her children, Zaydrian B. and Christopher B. The Children, Youth & Families Department (the Department) initiated the proceedings that led to this appeal.

Procedural History

• [Not applicable or not found]

Parties' Submissions

• Petitioner-Appellee (the Department): Argued for the termination of Mother's parental rights, presenting compelling evidence to support their position.
• Respondent-Appellant (Mother): Challenged the sufficiency of the evidence supporting the termination of her parental rights, contending she had complied, at least in part, with the elements of the treatment plan.

Legal Issues

• Whether the evidence was sufficient to support the district court's decision to terminate Mother's parental rights.

Disposition

• The appeal was denied, and the decision to terminate Mother's parental rights was affirmed.

Reasons

• Judges Jacqueline R. Medina, Megan P. Duffy, and Shammara H. Henderson concurred in the decision. The court found Mother's challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence unconvincing. It held that the district court was not obligated to credit Mother's testimony, indulge inferences in her favor, or adopt her perspective on the sufficiency of her efforts. The appellate court deferred to the district court's assessment of factual matters and credibility, citing precedent that appellate courts will not reweigh evidence or substitute their judgment for that of the trial court on factual matters or matters of credibility. The decision was based on the compelling evidence presented by the Department, and the district court's findings, conclusions, and decision were deemed adequately supported (paras 1-5).