In re Suzanne B.
Father appeals from the juvenile courts order terminating his parental rights to two year old Suzanne, seven-year-old S.B., and one-year-old M.B. pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26. On appeal, Father claims (1) the juvenile court abused its discretion in terminating his parental rights when he was precluded from asserting the exception to adoption found in section 366.26, subdivision (c)(1) due to the unconstitutional suspension of his visitation rights, and (2) the notice requirements for complying with the provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act (the ICWA) (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) were not satisfied, and therefore the court erred in finding that the ICWA did not apply. Court agree that the notice provisions of the ICWA were not adequately complied with and will remand the matter for that limited purpose. Court reject Fathers remaining contention.
Comments on In re Suzanne B.