Catherine Hoggle, the Montgomery County mother charged with child neglect in the disappearance of her two children, faces two rounds of legal battles this summer: a criminal trial and a civil fight with the children's father.

Missing siblings Jacob Hoggle, 2, and Sarah Hoggle, 4, have not been seen since early September 2014. Their mentally ill mother was with them last and refuses to tell the children's father, her mother, or police, where the children are. Those family members remain steadfast in their belief that the children are alive. Catherine Hoggle – a schizophrenic who reportedly refused to stay on her medication -- remains in the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center. Hoggle says the children are safe, but has not given any information on their whereabouts.

She is scheduled to go to trial July 8 on charges of child neglect and obstructing and hindering an investigation in connection with the disappearance of the youngsters, reports Montgomery Community Media. The children's father, Troy Turner, who is Hoggle's common-law husband, is seeking to be appointed her legal guardian. Hoggle's attorney has filed to dismiss the case, says MCM, but an Aug. 6 trial is scheduled in that matter.

There are two theories on the fate of the children. Turner and Lindsey Hoggle, the children's grandmother, believe Catherine gave the youngsters to someone to care for them. Montgomery County Police say they believe the children are dead, although no bodies have been found. Related Stories:

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