In Re Morgan

Respondents, Anthony and Dianne Morgan, joined by intervening respondent, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, appeal as of right from the trial court’s termination of respondents’ parental rights over their son, Jarvis. On appeal, respondents and intervenor join in arguing that the trial court improperly terminated parental rights because the court failed to comply with the minimum federal requirements established by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC 1901-1963. Both parents also argue that, assuming the Indian Child Welfare Act was inapplicable to this case, the trial court…