Jonah B. v. Department of Family & Community Services, Office of Children's Services

Summary

The court affirmed dismissal of the father's CINA case as moot because the child's adoption had become unchallengeable after the statutory one-year period, leaving no possible relief that could restore the father's legal parentage or custody. It rejected the father's due process claim because he had notice, appointed counsel, and an opportunity to challenge the adoption, and it rejected his ineffective-assistance claim because the record did not establish deficient performance or resulting prejudice. No separate opinions were filed.