K.J.B. v. Cardona, DA 14–0314.

• Decision Date: 09 December 2014
• Docket Number: No. DA 14–0314.,DA 14–0314.
• Parties: In the Matter of K.J.B., a minor child, Rachelle Marie Bergsing, Petitioner and Appellee, v. Isaac James Cardona, Respondent and Appellant.
• Court: Montana Supreme Court

377 Mont. 270
339 P.3d 824

In the Matter of K.J.B., a minor child,
Rachelle Marie Bergsing, Petitioner and Appellee,
v.
Isaac James Cardona, Respondent and Appellant.

No. DA 14–0314.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Submitted on Briefs Oct. 29, 2014.
Decided Dec. 9, 2014.

Reversed.

[339 P.3d 825]

For Appellant: Isaac James Cardona, Self–Represented, Sheridan, Oregon.

For Appellee: Jon M. Hesse, Jon M. Hesse, P.C., Livingston, Montana.

Justice LAURIE McKINNON delivered the Opinion of the Court.

¶ 1 Isaac James Cardona appeals from an order of the Sixth Judicial District Court, Park County, terminating his parental rights by default judgment. We reverse.

¶ 2 The sole issue presented for review is whether the District Court abused its discretion when it terminated Cardona's parental rights.