Oscar M., a Minor v. Marilyn P. and Shawn M.

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the denial of a 13-year-old child's motion to intervene in his parents' custody litigation. It held that Alaska's custody statutes provided adequate means to present the child's preferences and best interests through his parents, guardian ad litem, and other court procedures, without making him a party. The court also held that the child did not satisfy the requirements for intervention as of right and that permissive intervention would likely cause undue delay, prejudice, and further harm to the family relationships. No separate opinions were filed.