NM Ct App ICWA Decision: Cherino v. Cherino

Here’s the opinion, reversing a trial court decision transferring a simple Indian child custody case to the Isleta Pueblo tribal court.

From KVIA:

Custody dispute doesn’t belong in tribal court, appeals court says

Associated Press – December 19, 2007 7:05 PM ET

SANTA FE (AP) – Custody disputes involving Indian children and their biological parents may not be transferred from state court to tribal court.

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