Alaska Supreme Court

Jamie H., Appellant v. State of Alaska, Department of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services, Appellee

October 10, 20142014 Alas. LEXIS 205

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the superior court's termination of Jamie's parental rights to Ian, finding the termination was in Ian's best interests despite the absence of a specific permanent placement plan, and holding that a parent’s rights may be terminated without affecting the other parent’s rights when statutory requirements are satisfied.