Kailyn S. v. State, Dept. of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services

STOWERS, Chief Justice.

Five days before the termination of parental rights trial in this Child in Need of Aid (CINA) case, the mother, Kailyn S., 1 filed a motion requesting a continuance. In her motion, Kailyn claimed that a continuance was needed because she had been offered a job on a fishing vessel that was due to leave as soon as possible and because a continuance would give her additional time to meet with her attorney. The motion was not accompanied by a supporting affidavit or other supporting evidence. The superior court denied the motion. The trial proceeded as scheduled, and the…