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SCOTUS Upholds ICWA Supremacy Over State 'Best Interests' in Adoptions
Case v. Montana, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on January 14, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Supreme Court reviewed a Montana Supreme Court decision that allowed a stat...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In re Claudia R., decided by California Court of Appeal on October 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's order terminating the parental rights of...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Due to Substance Abuse
In re A.M., decided by California Court of Appeal on September 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a juvenile court's order terminating the parental rights of A...
Colorado Court of Appeals Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
A.K.M.B. v. The People of the State of Colorado, In the Interest of Minor Children:B.R. and H.R., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case c...
Parental rights terminated due to non-participation in reunification services
In re L.M., decided by California Court of Appeal on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's order terminating the parental rights of L.M. ba...