Dale H., Appellant v. State of Alaska, Department of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services, Appellee

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the termination of Dale's parental rights to his Indian child, concluding that the evidence supported each required termination finding. Dale had abandoned the child, failed to remedy the conditions placing him at risk within a reasonable time, and did not complete required domestic-violence and sobriety services. The court also upheld findings that OCS made active efforts, that returning the child to Dale would likely cause serious harm, and that termination served the child's best interests.