Matter of J.W., T.W., and E.R.L.L.

Summary

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the termination of E.W.'s parental rights to her three children under Montana Code § 41-3-609(1)(f). The court held that E.W. waived her challenge to the appropriateness of the treatment plans, that the Department made reasonable reunification efforts, and that substantial evidence supported the finding that she had not substantially complied with the treatment plans and was unlikely to change within a reasonable time. The opinion was issued as a noncitable memorandum opinion.

Holdings

1. E.W. waived her challenge to the appropriateness of the treatment plans because she did not object to their goals or tasks when the plans were approved.
2. The Department made reasonable efforts to reunite E.W. with her children.
3. The District Court did not abuse its discretion in terminating E.W.'s parental rights because clear and convincing evidence established the statutory grounds for termination.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the District Court erred in finding that E.W.'s treatment plans were appropriate.
2. Whether the Department made reasonable efforts to reunite E.W. with her children.
3. Whether the District Court abused its discretion in terminating E.W.'s parental rights.

Disposition

affirmed