Interest of T.F.
----------------
Stuart A. Larson, Petitioner and Appellee
v.
Director, Traill County
Social Services, J.F., N.K.,
T.F., T.F., and Jared Simonson,
Guardian ad Litem, Respondents
------------------
J.F., Respondent and Appellant
Referee Janice B. Johnson
| Appellant: | Steven D. Mottinger | |
| Appellee: | Stuart A. Larson , State's Attorney | |
| Appellant: | Douglas W. Nesheim |
Listen to recording of oral argument
using RealPlayer Basic,© a free download.
I. Whether the trial court erred in finding there was clear and convincing evidence to support a finding of deprivation and that such deprivation was likely to continue.
II. Whether the evidence supports the finding required by the Indian Child Welfare Act [the ICWA] that there is no reasonable doubt that the children would likely suffer harm absent a termination of parental rights.
III. Whether, as required by the ICWA, there was clear and convincing evidence to support a finding that active efforts were made to preserve this Indian family.
IV. Whether the Petitioner's failure to meet its burden of proof as to continuing deprivation and likely harm preclude justifying the termination on the court's finding that the children were in foster care for 450 of the prior 660 days before trial.
Appellee's Statement of the Issues:
I. Whether the trial court erred in finding and convincing evidence to support deprivation and that such deprivation continue.
II. Whether the evidence supports the finding: Indian Child Welfare Act [the ICWA] tha reasonable doubt that the children would harm absent a termination of parental rights.
III. Whether, as required by the ICWA, there convincing evidence to support a finding that active efforts were made to preserve this Indian family.
IV. Whether the Petitioner's failure to meet its burden of proof as to continuing deprivation and likely harm preclude justifying the termination on the court's finding that the children were in foster care for 450 of the prior 660 days before trial.
Add Docket 20030236 RSS