Skrapka v. Bonner

1 1 The issue presented is whether an aunt and uncle have any right whatsoever to participate in a review proceeding for placement of nieces and a nephew when they have never had custody of the children, have never acted in loco parentis, and are not persons guaranteed to be allowed to intervene pursuant to 10 O.S. Supp.2002 § 7008-7.1(C). 1 Under the facts of this cause, a proper determination of the children's best interests requires that the aunt and uncle be allowed to participate in the review proceedings. Original jurisdiction is assumed and the Writ of Mandamus and Writ of Prohibition…