Interest of B.F. & I.F.

Summary

The court affirmed termination of the mother's parental rights after she failed to appear at a properly noticed hearing, holding that the juvenile court could proceed by default and rely on an affidavit properly admitted into evidence. The court also held that the motion to vacate was governed by the juvenile rules rather than the civil rules, but the denial was correct because the narrow requirements for vacating a termination order were not met. The court further held that proceeding in the parent's absence did not violate due process because she had notice, appointed counsel, and an opportunity to participate.