QUESTION
If my childs father is apart of a native tribe but she is not can the tribe still step in?
Asked on May 20th, 2014 on Child Custody - Nevada
More details to this question:
i am trying to get his rights taken away from him because he barely makes time for his child.
1 ANSWER
Short answer is "probably," because the Indian Child Welfare Act is focused on status, no traditional best interest. You need to consult with a family law specialist who knows about both terminations of parental rights and the ICWA.
Answered on May 24th, 2014 at 5:29 PM