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When TPR is deamed to happen, the state will usually try to get the parents to sign voluntary termination (relinquishment, voluntary TPR) and it saves everyone time and money. The bparents get a copy of the movement to TPR and they can either accept and sign or take it to trial (this apparently happened July). It sounds like they are not agreeing with the TPR so it's going to trial. The state doesn't usually attempt TPR without a near guaranteed win. Often when bparents take it to trial rather than sign, their credibility and character is ripped to shreds. Often times bparents will sign as late as the day of the trial to spare themselves (my cw told me it was about 90% of cases she's heard of sign before trial).
If you are an adoptive resource or a fosterparent, you will probably be issued a supeana (sp?) to appear at trial ready to speak about the child in general and their special needs etc.. In our state the AAG's assistant usually interviews you prior.
Typically after TPR, whether voluntary or involuntary, the bparents are given 30 days to appeal. This does not mean a judge has to accept the appeal though.
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Mommy by adoption to 2 beautiful boys, one born in '01, the other in '03. Now mommy to a new little girl born in '08, full bio to our oldest son. This adoption is in progress. We adopted through Oregon's DHS.
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