Filed on September 16, 2011
282 Neb. 316, 803 N.W.2d 46
SUMMARY: A juvenile court has the authority to hold DHHS in contempt for failure to comply with an order but must provide DHHS with reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard.
Thomas was adjudicated in April 2010 under N.R.S. 43-247 (1), (2), and (3)(b), for committing [...]
Articles tagged with: right
In re Interest of Thomas M.
In re Interest of Karlie D.
Filed on August 2, 2011
19 Neb. App. 135, _____ N.W.2d _____
SUMMARY: An order finding a grandparent to be a good moral citizen but making no appointment of guardianship is not a final order.
Martha, the paternal grandmother of Karlie D. intervened in her abuse/neglect proceedings in November 2009. Karlie’s father died during the proceedings. [...]
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 Maddison T.
Filed on October 26, 2010
Not designated for permanent publication, A-10-423
SUMMARY: Immediate termination after removal was proper based on prior terminations and evidence establishing that the mother continued to struggle with drug addiction and mental health issues.
Maddison, DOB 1/08, was removed from the mother on October 30, 2009. The mother, Tasha, had her parental rights [...]
In re Interest of Desiree F. and Briana F.
Filed on March 30, 2010
Not designated for permanent publication, A-09-1013
SUMMARY: A denial of child in-chambers testimony is not a final, appealable order.
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In re Interest of Marcella B. and Juan S.
Filed on March 12, 2010
279 Neb. 568, 778 N.W.2d 744
SUMMARY: The Nebraska Supreme Court affirms the decision of the Nebraska Court of Appeals dismissing the appeal on the basis that a denial to allow in-chambers testimony from the child is not a final, appealable order.
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In re Interest of Marcella B. and Juan S.
Filed on November 24, 2009
18 Neb. App. 153, 775 N.W.2d 470
SUMMARY: A denial to allow in-chambers testimony from the child is not a final, appealable order.
Marcella B. and Juan S. were removed from the mother on January 26, 2009, on allegations of inappropriate physical contact and failure to provide appropriate care, support and/or supervision. [...]
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 Elias L.
Filed on June 26, 2009
767 N.W.2d 98, 277 Neb. 1023
SUMMARY: Under its right to intervene in ICWA proceeding, a Tribe’s designated representative does not have to be authorized to practice law and may fully participate in proceedings.
The Ponce Tribe of Nebraska made a motion to intervene in child custody proceedings involving Indian children. The [...]
In re Interest of Tayla R.
Filed on May 12, 2009
767 N.W.2d 127, 17 Neb. App. 595
SUMMARY: An order determining a change in the permanency plan to adoption but keeping the same rehabilitation plan for the mother is not a final order.
Christina R. is the mother of Lea D. (DOB 10/94), Charlie D. (DOB 1/97), Sierra R. (DOB 11/00), and [...]




