In re Interest of Isabel P.

Summary

The court held that it had jurisdiction over the State's appeal because the juvenile court's denial of the termination petition was a final order affecting the State's substantial right to protect the child's welfare. It further held that the lack of appointed counsel during adjudication did not prevent consideration of termination because the parent received due process during the termination proceedings. On de novo review, the court found clear and convincing evidence of abandonment and parental unfitness supporting termination, and remanded with directions to enter an order terminating parental rights.