In the Matter of the Protective Proceedings of: Baron W., a Minor

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court’s removal of the child’s grandmother as guardian, holding that the Indian Child Welfare Act does not apply to a guardian‑removal proceeding and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in finding removal to be in the child’s best interests. The Court also adopted a two‑part standard—changed circumstances and best‑interest analysis—for removing a minor’s guardian.