Zylena R v. Elise M.

Briefs in Opposition to Nebraska v. Elise M. Cert Petition

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Elisa M. Cert Opp

Omaha Tribe Cert Opp

The cert petition is here.

Cert Petition Challenging Nebraska SCT Decision on Good Cause “Exception” to ICWA Tribal Court Transfer Rule

Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here is the petition:

Zylena R v. Elise M. Cert Petition

The questions presented:

(1) Whether ICWA prohibits a state court from considering the “best interests of the child” when determining whether “good cause” exists to deny the transfer of an ongoing child welfare case.
(2) Whether ICWA requires a state court to treat a motion to terminate parental rights as a “new proceeding” for purposes of determining whether “good cause” exists to deny the transfer of an ongoing child welfare case.
Lower court decision here.