Filed on December 31, 2009
279 Neb. 81, 776 N.W.2d 519
SUMMARY: A difference in physical appearance between the parent and child or a suspicion based on infidelity are not just causes for abandonment of a child born in wedlock.
Chance, DOB 4/17/06, was removed from the mother’s care in June 2007. On February 6, 2002, [...]
Articles tagged with: appearance
In re Interest of Chance J.
In re Interest of Chance J.
Filed on June 2, 2009
768 N.W.2d 472, 17 Neb. App. 645
SUMMARY: The father did not abandon the child for purposes of 43-292 as he reasonably believed at birth that he was not the biological father of the child, had no contact with the mother or DHHS until the termination petition was filed, and made efforts [...]
In re Interest of Khrystofer C.
Filed on March 31, 2009
Not designated for permanent publication
A-08-950
SUMMARY: Even though the father left the termination hearing, he was afforded procedural due process given he had notice, was read and understood the petition and his rights, was represented by an attorney and GAL, and had initially been present at the hearing. As the caseworker [...]




