In re Interest of Seherzada M.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2010Filed on August 3, 2010
Nebraska Court of Appeals
Not designated for permanent publication, A-09-1269
SUMMARY: Adjudication was proper where there was a prior case involving physical abuse by a brother against Seherzada and current credible evidence establishing that both brothers had physical harmed Seherzada and that the mother was allowing them to [...]
In re Interest of Fatima S.
Tuesday, July 27th 2010Filed on July 27, 2010
Nebraska Court of Appeals
Not designated for permanent publication
SUMMARY: The mother’s unwillingness to address her serious mental health issues and demonstrated inability to care for the child establish that termination of parental rights was proper. Even though 43-292.01 was used as the statutory basis for termination [...]
In re Interest of Wendi L.
Tuesday, July 27th 2010Filed on July 27, 2010
Nebraska Court of Appeals
Not designated for permanent publication
SUMMARY: Holding the adjudication hearing 8 months after the petition was filed where the child is 17 years of age and the abuser already sentenced for sexual assault is hardly ideal but not grounds for reversal. Evidence establishing that [...]
In re Interest of Gabriela H.
Friday, July 23rd 2010Filed on July 23, 2010
280 Neb. 284, ____ N.W.2d ____
SUMMARY: Where a child has been adjudicated pursuant to N.R.S. 43-247(3)(a) and a permanency objective of adoption has been established, a juvenile court has authority under the juvenile code to order DHHS to accept a tendered relinquishment of parental rights.
Gabriela [...]
In re Interest of Cornelius K.
Friday, July 23rd 2010Filed on July 23, 2010
280 Neb. 291, ____ N.W.2d ____
SUMMARY: An adjudication and permanency plan must be established before the juvenile court can accept a voluntary relinquishment from the parent.
Cornelius, DOB 5/93, was adopted by Laura in 2003. Laura moved and left Cornelius with a relative in August [...]
