In re Haely B.
S.D. (appellant) appeals from an order placing Haely B.[1]in the legal and physical custody of her father, Erik B. Appellant contends that proper notice was not given under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA; 25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) and that the courts findings and orders must be reversed. She argues that, under the ICWA, the presence of an alleged and presumed father required the court to determine biological paternity. Respondent contends that appellants paternity argument was waived and, even so, ICWA compliance was not necessary because the Stanislaus County Community Services Agency (the Agency) and the court never considered termination of parental rights or adoption. Respondent further argues that failure to comply was harmless. Court agree with respondent and affirm.
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