In re L.C.
In these appeals from the order terminating their parental rights to L.C., appellants Dan C. (father) and Michelle M. (mother) raise issues concerning compliance with the notice provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) As well, they challenge the juvenile courts adoptability finding, assert that the beneficial exception to adoption applied but was not invoked, and argue that mothers Welfare and Institutions Code section 388 petition should have been granted. The Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services (Department) concedes that a limited reversal is required because ICWA notice documents were not filed with the juvenile court. Because Court cannot make a complete assessment of the adequacy of notice due to this deficiency, a limited reversal and remand is in order. In all other respects Court affirm the order.
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