Through the Eyes of the Child Initiative

Filed on February 23, 2010
Not designated for permanent publication, A-09-655
SUMMARY: Even though the children did not visually witness the domestic violence between the mother and her partner, there was sufficient evidence showing that they were adversely affected by exposure to it warranting adjudication under 43-247(3)(a).  
Mariah R., DOB 10/91, Ashley L., DOB 4/94, Justin L., [...]

Filed on February 16, 2010
18 Neb. App. 276, 780 N.W.2d 39
SUMMARY: It is a violation of due process to adjudicate on findings relating to mental health status of the mother when mental health was not an allegation in the petition nor was referred to in the allegation of “fault.”  
Christian L., 16 months of age, [...]

Filed on January 5, 2010
Not designated for permanent publication
A-09-767
SUMMARY: A father striking his 13-year-old child multiple times with an extension cord, although this being the only time he had hit the child, was sufficient to find the child within the meaning of 43-247(3)(a).  
Manuel, DOB 8/95, is the child of Jesus. On April 14, [...]

Filed on March 24, 2009
Not designated for permanent publication
A-08-1136
SUMMARY: The child comes within the meaning of 43-247(3)(a) because he is at risk for harm due to the father’s failure to pay child support and lack of any evidence that he provided the child with proper parental care and support.  
Enrique, DOB 5/1/00, is the child [...]