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Filed on September 26, 2003
266 Neb. 782, 669 N.W.2d 429
SUMMARY: To establish that reasonable efforts to reunify are not required, the State must provide clear and convincing evidence. The nature and severity of the abuse, the delay in seeking treatment and the ongoing denial by the parents in this case establish that reasonable efforts [...]
Filed on July 15, 2003
12 Neb. App. 42, 666 N.W.2d 741
SUMMARY: A conviction of felony child abuse is not sufficient to show that reasonable efforts are not required pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. section 283.01(4)(b)(iv). Preponderance of the evidence must establish “felony assault.” The breaking of a baby’s leg is considered a “serious [...]
Filed on January 17, 2003
265 Neb. 150, 655 N.W.2d 672
SUMMARY: During an appeal of termination of parental rights, the parents cannot collaterally attack the adjudication or case plans adopted pursuant to adjudication. The condition of the home, which was the basis for adjudication, was merely a manifestation of the parents’ inability to properly care [...]
