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  • In re Interest of Meridian H.

    Filed on May 6, 2011
    281 Neb. 465, 798 N.W.2d 96
    SUMMARY: Siblings of a child under the custody of the state child welfare system have no standing to appeal denial of the child’s placement in their home. 
    Meridian, a 3-year-old, was adjudicated as a child within the meaning of N.R.S. 43-247(3)(a) in December 2007, and has been [...]

  • In re Interest of Sir Messiah T., et al.

    Filed on May 21, 2010
    279 Neb. 900, 782 N.W.2d 320
    SUMMARY: Because it must be determined that termination is in the best interests of the child which requires a consideration of the child’s current situation, 43-292(2) is not unconstitutional just because the factual basis for it may be focused primarily on prior neglect of siblings. [...]

  • In re Interest of Ty M. & Devon M.

    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 [...]

  • In re Interest of Kantril P. and Chenelle P.

    Filed on August 13, 1999
    257 Neb. 450, 598 N.W.2d 729
    SUMMARY: It is not unconstitutional for the guardian ad litem to perform both the investigatory duties of a guardian ad litem and bring and try a motion to terminate parental rights as authorized in Neb. Rev. Stat. section 43-272.01(2). As a ground for termination under [...]