In re J.W.C.

¶1 The mother of four Indian children appeals from the order of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, Montana, terminating her parental rights to J.W.C., L.W.C., K.W.C., and C.W.C. (children). S.W.C. (Mother) had moved to transfer the case to the Fort Peck Tribal Court, as allowed under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). 25 U.S.C. §1911(b). However, the case was never transferred. The District Court maintained jurisdiction, terminated Mother’s and C.W.C.’s (Father) parental rights, and denied Mother’s request to continue the termination hearing and appoint counsel for…