Dena M. v. State of Alaska, Department of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services, Dustin v. V…

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the termination of both parents' rights to their two minor children. It held that any error in permitting telephonic testimony was harmless because the parents identified no substantial prejudice and had opportunities to cross-examine or recall witnesses. The court also held that the superior court adequately considered guardianship and did not clearly err in finding termination to be in the children's best interests.