Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

is there any law that protects native american children from being taken from their mom or during any legal battle?


Asked on 8/10/10, 9:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

There are laws that protect removal of native american children. The Indian Child Welfare Act. 25 U.S.C. � 1901 et seq. The tribal court has jurisdiction providing the Native American parent does not object and the tribal court is willing to accept the case. The court should be advised of the status of the indian child and the involvement of the tribe.

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Answered on 8/16/10, 8:22 am


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