· 9/18/2025

IN RE ETHAN D.

Syllabus

In proceedings to terminate his parental rights, a father who lived out of state claimed that he was not served with process. The case went to trial based upon substitute service, and the father's parental rights were terminated. Because we conclude that the father was not properly served, we vacate the judgment terminating his parental rights.

Judges: Judge W. Neal McBrayer

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