In the Interest of W.J.

Summary

The North Dakota Supreme Court summarily affirmed a juvenile court order terminating K.D.’s parental rights to W.J. The court held that the juvenile court’s finding that W.J. was a child in need of protection was not clearly erroneous and that termination did not constitute an abuse of discretion, while noting the applicability of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Holdings

1. The juvenile court's finding that W.J. was a child in need of protection was not clearly erroneous.
2. The juvenile court did not abuse its discretion in terminating K.D.'s parental rights.
3. The judgment was summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2) and (4).

Questions Presented

1. Whether the juvenile court clearly erred in finding that W.J. was a child in need of protection.
2. Whether the juvenile court abused its discretion by terminating K.D.'s parental rights.

Disposition

affirmed