Active Efforts Documentation Under ICWA | A Practical Guide
A practical framework for documenting active efforts in ICWA cases, including federal requirements, common record failures, and a hearing-ready checklist.
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Upcoming articles will explain Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) case law, federal and state developments, and Qualified Expert Witness (QEW) practice for tribes, attorneys, families, and agencies.
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QEW Qualification Under 25 C.F.R. § 23.122 | What Courts Require
A guide to QEW qualification under federal ICWA regulations, including preferred expert categories, Tribal consultation, objections, and pre-hearing preparation.
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A step-by-step guide to ICWA inquiry and notice, including reason-to-know triggers, required notice content, timing, and state-law variations.
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A practitioner guide to ICWA placement preference hierarchy, good cause to deviate, diligent search, Tribal preference orders, and record-building.
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