People in Interest of S.A.G., 2021 CO 38
In this decision, the Colorado Supreme Court decides whether the trial court had jurisdiction to terminate parental rights under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). The Colorado […]
People in Interest of K.C. v. K.C., 2021 CO 33
In this decision, the Colorado Supreme Court decided whether the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) requires a district court to hold an enrollment hearing and whether county departments have an […]
People in Interest of J.G., 2021 COA 47
While this is a Court of Appeals decision, the Supreme Court also denied a petition for certiorari (21SC312, People in Interest of A.M.). In this case, the Court of Appeals […]
People in Interest of E.S., 2021 COA 79
In this decision, the Court of Appeals reverses an order terminating father’s parental rights, holding that the department failed to make reasonable efforts because it did not provide father visitation […]
People in Interest of B.H., 2021 CO 39
In this decision, the Colorado Supreme Court considers whether an order returning physical custody of a child to the parents in another state’s dependency proceeding satisfies the definition of child […]
Talking with Youth by GAL Sarah Yarborough
Sarah Yarbrough has represented the best interests of Colorado children and youth as a GAL in Arapahoe County for eight years. Sarah has consistently received positive feedback about her efforts […]
People in Interest of R.J.B., 2021 COA 4
In this decision, the Court of Appeals considers whether the mother’s due process and equal protection rights were violated when the trial court denied the mother’s request for a continuance […]
People in Interest of My.K.M. and Ma.K.M, 2020 COA 33
In this decision, the Court of Appeals holds that a child’s membership in a tribe, even absent eligibility for enrollment, is sufficient for a child to be an Indian child […]
People in Interest of L.B-H-P., 2021 COA 5
In this case, the Court of Appeals considers an issue of first impression: When does the medical condition or need for medical care of a party’s counsel constitute excusable neglect? […]
People in Interest of A.M., 480 P.3d 682 (Colo. 2021)
In this decision, the Supreme Court reviews a decision by a divided panel of the Court of Appeals that held a trial court must deny a motion to terminate parental […]