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  • In re Interest of Carlos R., et al

    Filed on July 21, 2009
    Not designated for permanent publication
    A-09-089
    SUMMARY: Grandparents no longer have a legal interest in court proceedings or a right to visitation once parents’ parental rights have been terminated, and could not intervene as foster or prospective adoptive parents as a matter of right.  
    The children, Carlos, Carlynn and Joshowah, were removed from [...]

  • In re Interest of Angelica L. and Daniel L.

    Filed on June 26, 2009
    767 N.W.2d 74, 277 Neb. 984
    SUMMARY: Termination of the parental rights of a deported mother was improper because the State did not prove parental unfitness especially as the mother submitted overwhelming evidence in two home studies of her fitness as a parent. The “best interest” standard does not mean finding [...]

  • In re Interest of Connor S. and Marissa T.

    Filed on July 7 2007
    Nebraska Court of AppealsNo. A-06-1371
    SUMMARY: The Court of Appeals upheld the termination of a mother’s parental rights where continued alcohol abuse prevented her from providing “necessary parental care and protection” and caused her conduct to be “seriously detrimental to the health, morals, or well-being of” her children. Further, termination was [...]

  • In re Interest of Vanessa R. & Mario R.

    Filed on May 30, 2006
    Not designated for permanent publication
    Nebraska Court of Appeals, A-05-1381 through No. A-05-1384
    SUMMARY: The Nebraska Court of Appeals found that termination of a mother’s parental rights was appropriate for four siblings in a second termination proceeding because although the State presented evidence from the time period before the first termination proceeding, they [...]

  • In re Interest of Chloe L. & Ethan L

    Filed on April 11, 2006
    14 Neb. App. 663, 712 N.W.2d 289
    SUMMARY: In examining the testimony of numerous medical experts disputing the explanations offered by the parents of their son’s multiple fractures, and given the rule that actual injury or physical harm is not required for the court to take protective steps, the Court of Appeals [...]

  • In re Interest of Miguel G.

    Filed on February 14, 2006
    Not designated for permanent publication
    Nebraska Court of Appeals, A-05-865
    SUMMARY: Unless the State seeks to terminate a parent’s rights under Neb. Rev. Stat. §43-292(5), the court is not required to appoint a guardian ad litem for the parent pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §43-292.01. In this case, the State proved that termination [...]

  • 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 Constance G.

    Filed on March 24, 1995
    247 Neb. 629, 529 N.W.2d 534
    SUMMARY: Adjudication of the child pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. section 43-247(3)(a) is contingent only upon the situation in which the child finds him or herself; the fault of the parent is not the issue. Prior to ordering a rehabilitation plan, the court must hold [...]