Through the Eyes of the Child Initiative

Filed: April 8, 2005
269 Neb. 635, 694 N.W.2d 659
SUMMARY: In adjudication proceedings joint representation does not deny due process and ineffective assistance of counsel is not an available claim if appointed pursuant to statute. <br />&nbsp;
Heather and two siblings were adjudicated to be within the meaning of §43-247(3)(a) after abuse allegations were proved by a [...]

Filed on January 28, 2005
269 Neb. 249, 691 N.W.2d 164
SUMMARY: Because the testimony of the sole witness for the State was primarily based on hearsay and the testimony from the mother’s therapist that the mother was improving her parenting skills and that the child would be harmed by termination was not contradicted, the State did [...]