Alaska Supreme Court
Moira M., Appellant v. State of Alaska, Department of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services, Appellee
March 18, 20162016 Alas. LEXIS 31
Summary
The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the superior court’s termination of Moira M.’s parental rights, holding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying a visitation‑review hearing and correctly applied the statutory framework governing Office of Children’s Services’ reasonable‑efforts requirement. The court found OCS had made reasonable efforts given Moira’s substance‑abuse history and relocation, and that the family contact plan satisfied her visitation claim.