C.J.H. v. A.K.G

In this appeal the mother and father of a young child appeal the order of the trial court denying the termination of the father's parental rights. An order establishing the father's paternity had been entered after the child's birth, and the father was ordered to pay child support and granted visitation. While the father has met his monetary obligations, he has not seen his daughter since her birth, or attempted to see her, and has no interest in establishing a relationship with his daughter. The mother and father submitted a joint petition to terminate the father's parental rights, and the trial court denied this petition, finding that termination was not in the best interest of the child. The parties appeal that denial to this court. We affirm.