interests analysis in Idaho

26 Idaho opinions name it 2 courts 1928–2026 16 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Idaho courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (11)

Case	Followed	Cited
John and Jane Doe I v. Jane Doegreen idaho · 2018 · cited in 8 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025 2 sentences 2024In Matter of Doe, 164 Idaho 511 , 432 P.3d 60 (2018) the Court stated: The best interests analysis is an expansive analysis with “no set list of factors a court must consider.” In re Doe (2015-03), 159 Idaho 192 , [198], 358 P.3d 77, 83 (2015). 2024In Matter of Doe, 164 Idaho 511 , 432 P.3d 60 (2018) the Court stated: The best interests analysis is an expansive analysis with “no set list of factors a court must consider.” In re Doe (2015-03), 159 Idaho 192 , [198], 358 P.3d 77, 83 (2015).	7	8
Re: Thermination of Parental Rights (mother)green idaho · 2014 · cited in 4 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2019–2024 2 sentences 2024Matter of Doe, 164 Idaho 511, 516 , 432 P.3d 60, 65 (2018); see In re Doe, 156 Idaho 103, 111 , 320 P.3d 1262, 1270 (2014) (providing non-exhaustive list of factors a court may consider under the I.C. § 16-2005 best interests analysis). 2024Matter of Doe, 164 Idaho 511, 516 , 432 P.3d 60, 65 (2018); see In re Doe, 156 Idaho 103, 111 , 320 P.3d 1262, 1270 (2014) (providing non-exhaustive list of factors a court may consider under the I.C. § 16-2005 best interests analysis).	4	4
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe (In Re Doe)green idaho · 2018 · cited in 3 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2019–2024 2 sentences 2024See Idaho Dep’t of Health & Welfare v. Doe (2017- 27), 163 Idaho 367 , 372, 413 P.3d 767, 772 (2018) (holding that, even in an appeal from the termination of parental rights, this Court will not consider an issue which was not supported by cogent argument and authority). 2019See In Interest of Doe Children, 163 Idaho 367 , 372, 413 P.3d 767, 772 (2018) (“Even in an appeal from the termination of parental rights, [the Court] will not consider an issue which was not supported by cogent argument and authority.”) (citing In re Doe, 156 Idaho 103, 109 , 320 P.3d 1262, 1268 (2014)).	3	3
Jane Doe (2015-03) v. John Doegreen idaho · 2015 · cited in 4 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2018–2024 2 sentences 2024In Matter of Doe, 164 Idaho 511 , 432 P.3d 60 (2018) the Court stated: The best interests analysis is an expansive analysis with “no set list of factors a court must consider.” In re Doe (2015-03), 159 Idaho 192 , [198], 358 P.3d 77, 83 (2015). 2024In Matter of Doe, 164 Idaho 511 , 432 P.3d 60 (2018) the Court stated: The best interests analysis is an expansive analysis with “no set list of factors a court must consider.” In re Doe (2015-03), 159 Idaho 192 , [198], 358 P.3d 77, 83 (2015).	2	4
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare v. Doegreen idaho · 2012 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2018–2025 2 sentences 2018See, e.g. , Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe (2011-18) , 152 Idaho 644 , 650, 273 P.3d 685 , 691 (2012) (finding no error when the trial court "weighed the totality of the evidence and concluded that 'quite frankly it is too little, too late.' "); Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe (2016-32) , 161 Idaho 754 , 761, 390 P.3d 1281 , 1288 (2017) (finding "no error in the magistrate's conclusion that Mother's recent and modest improvements were insufficient 66 to overcome her history of demonstrated unfitness.") Ultimately, the focus of the best interests analysis rests with the best int 2018See, e.g. , Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe (2011-18) , 152 Idaho 644 , 650, 273 P.3d 685 , 691 (2012) (finding no error when the trial court "weighed the totality of the evidence and concluded that 'quite frankly it is too little, too late.' "); Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe (2016-32) , 161 Idaho 754 , 761, 390 P.3d 1281 , 1288 (2017) (finding "no error in the magistrate's conclusion that Mother's recent and modest improvements were insufficient 66 to overcome her history of demonstrated unfitness.") Ultimately, the focus of the best interests analysis rests with the best int	2	2
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe (In Re Doe)green idaho · 2018 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019 2 sentences 2019Also included in the best interests analysis is the "parent's ability to care for the child." In Interest of Doe I , 163 Idaho at 279, 411 P.3d at 1180 (citation omitted). 2019Also included in the best interests analysis is the “parent’s ability to care for the child.” In Interest of Doe I, 163 Idaho at 279, 411 P.3d at 1180 (citation omitted).	2	2
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare v. Doegreen idaho · 2017 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2018–2025 2 sentences 2018See, e.g. , Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe (2011-18) , 152 Idaho 644 , 650, 273 P.3d 685 , 691 (2012) (finding no error when the trial court "weighed the totality of the evidence and concluded that 'quite frankly it is too little, too late.' "); Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe (2016-32) , 161 Idaho 754 , 761, 390 P.3d 1281 , 1288 (2017) (finding "no error in the magistrate's conclusion that Mother's recent and modest improvements were insufficient 66 to overcome her history of demonstrated unfitness.") Ultimately, the focus of the best interests analysis rests with the best int 2018See, e.g. , Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe (2011-18) , 152 Idaho 644 , 650, 273 P.3d 685 , 691 (2012) (finding no error when the trial court "weighed the totality of the evidence and concluded that 'quite frankly it is too little, too late.' "); Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe (2016-32) , 161 Idaho 754 , 761, 390 P.3d 1281 , 1288 (2017) (finding "no error in the magistrate's conclusion that Mother's recent and modest improvements were insufficient 66 to overcome her history of demonstrated unfitness.") Ultimately, the focus of the best interests analysis rests with the best int	1	2
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe (In Re Doe)green idaho · 2018 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026 2 sentences 2026Matter of Doe Children, 164 Idaho 486, 491 , appeal, the review of the record supports the magistrate court’s findings regarding the statutory bases under which Doe’s parental rights were subject to termination. 5 432 P.3d 35, 40 (2018). 2026Matter of Doe Children, 164 Idaho 486, 491 , appeal, the review of the record supports the magistrate court’s findings regarding the statutory bases under which Doe’s parental rights were subject to termination. 5 432 P.3d 35, 40 (2018).	1	1
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare v. Doegreen idaho · 2010 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 2 sentences 2025See Idaho Dep’t of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 150 Idaho 88, 91 , 244 P.3d 232, 235 (2010). 2025See Idaho Dep’t of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 150 Idaho 88, 91 , 244 P.3d 232, 235 (2010).	1	1
Neustadt v. Colafranceschigreen idaho · 2020 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 2 sentences 2024See Neustadt, 167 Idaho at 227 , 469 P.3d at 14 . 2024See Neustadt, 167 Idaho at 227 , 469 P.3d at 14 .	1	1
Riener v. Rienergreen idaho · 1970 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978 2 sentences 1978See generally Riener v. Riener, 93 Idaho 900 , 477 P.2d 841 (1970); Child v. Clouse, 93 Idaho 893 , 477 P.2d 834 (1970); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 93 Idaho 42 , 454 P.2d 756 (1969); Anderson v. Smith, 79 Idaho 975 68, 310 P.2d 783 (1957); Paul v. Paul, 78 Idaho 370 , 304 P.2d 641 (1956); Comment, Paternal Custody of Minor Children in Idaho, 8 Idaho L.Rev. 345, 347 (1972). 1978See generally Riener v. Riener, 93 Idaho 900 , 477 P.2d 841 (1970); Child v. Clouse, 93 Idaho 893 , 477 P.2d 834 (1970); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 93 Idaho 42 , 454 P.2d 756 (1969); Anderson v. Smith, 79 Idaho 975 68, 310 P.2d 783 (1957); Paul v. Paul, 78 Idaho 370 , 304 P.2d 641 (1956); Comment, Paternal Custody of Minor Children in Idaho, 8 Idaho L.Rev. 345, 347 (1972).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Idaho. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (15)

Case	Cited	Years
In Re Doe green idahoctapp · 2012 2 sentences 2023Idaho Dep’t of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 152 Idaho 953, 956-57 , 277 P.3d 400 , 403-04 (Ct. App. 2012). best interest of the children in question.” Doe, however, presents no supporting argument or authority in the argument section of her appellate briefing that a lack of effort at reunification by the Department factors into a magistrate court’s best interests analysis. 2023Idaho Dep’t of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 152 Idaho 953, 956-57 , 277 P.3d 400 , 403-04 (Ct. App. 2012). authority in the argument section of her appellate briefing that a lack of effort at reunification by the Department factors into a magistrate court’s best interests analysis.	3	2023–2024
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare v. Doe green idahoctapp · 2012 2 sentences 2023Idaho Dep’t of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 152 Idaho 953, 956-57 , 277 P.3d 400 , 403-04 (Ct. App. 2012). best interest of the children in question.” Doe, however, presents no supporting argument or authority in the argument section of her appellate briefing that a lack of effort at reunification by the Department factors into a magistrate court’s best interests analysis. 2023Idaho Dep’t of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 152 Idaho 953, 956-57 , 277 P.3d 400 , 403-04 (Ct. App. 2012). authority in the argument section of her appellate briefing that a lack of effort at reunification by the Department factors into a magistrate court’s best interests analysis.	2	2023–2023
Silva v. Silva green idahoctapp · 2006 2 sentences 2026Silva, 142 Idaho at 906 , 136 P.3d at 377 . 2026Silva, 142 Idaho at 906 , 136 P.3d at 377 .	1	2026–2026
In re the Termination of the Parental Rights of DOE (2014-09) green idaho · 2014 2 sentences 2025Id. at 17 , 333 P.3d at 128 . 2025Id. at 17 , 333 P.3d at 128 .	1	2025–2025
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare v. Doe green idaho · 2014 2 sentences 2018Doe, 157 Idaho at 772 , 339 P.3d at 1176 . 2018Doe, 157 Idaho at 772 , 339 P.3d at 1176 .	1	2018–2018
Tomlinson v. Tomlinson green idaho · 1969 2 sentences 1978See generally Riener v. Riener, 93 Idaho 900 , 477 P.2d 841 (1970); Child v. Clouse, 93 Idaho 893 , 477 P.2d 834 (1970); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 93 Idaho 42 , 454 P.2d 756 (1969); Anderson v. Smith, 79 Idaho 975 68, 310 P.2d 783 (1957); Paul v. Paul, 78 Idaho 370 , 304 P.2d 641 (1956); Comment, Paternal Custody of Minor Children in Idaho, 8 Idaho L.Rev. 345, 347 (1972). 1978See generally Riener v. Riener, 93 Idaho 900 , 477 P.2d 841 (1970); Child v. Clouse, 93 Idaho 893 , 477 P.2d 834 (1970); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 93 Idaho 42 , 454 P.2d 756 (1969); Anderson v. Smith, 79 Idaho 975 68, 310 P.2d 783 (1957); Paul v. Paul, 78 Idaho 370 , 304 P.2d 641 (1956); Comment, Paternal Custody of Minor Children in Idaho, 8 Idaho L.Rev. 345, 347 (1972).	1	1978–1978
State Ex Rel. Child v. Clouse green idaho · 1970 2 sentences 1978See generally Riener v. Riener, 93 Idaho 900 , 477 P.2d 841 (1970); Child v. Clouse, 93 Idaho 893 , 477 P.2d 834 (1970); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 93 Idaho 42 , 454 P.2d 756 (1969); Anderson v. Smith, 79 Idaho 975 68, 310 P.2d 783 (1957); Paul v. Paul, 78 Idaho 370 , 304 P.2d 641 (1956); Comment, Paternal Custody of Minor Children in Idaho, 8 Idaho L.Rev. 345, 347 (1972). 1978See generally Riener v. Riener, 93 Idaho 900 , 477 P.2d 841 (1970); Child v. Clouse, 93 Idaho 893 , 477 P.2d 834 (1970); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 93 Idaho 42 , 454 P.2d 756 (1969); Anderson v. Smith, 79 Idaho 975 68, 310 P.2d 783 (1957); Paul v. Paul, 78 Idaho 370 , 304 P.2d 641 (1956); Comment, Paternal Custody of Minor Children in Idaho, 8 Idaho L.Rev. 345, 347 (1972).	1	1978–1978
Application of Paul green idaho · 1956 2 sentences 1978See generally Riener v. Riener, 93 Idaho 900 , 477 P.2d 841 (1970); Child v. Clouse, 93 Idaho 893 , 477 P.2d 834 (1970); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 93 Idaho 42 , 454 P.2d 756 (1969); Anderson v. Smith, 79 Idaho 975 68, 310 P.2d 783 (1957); Paul v. Paul, 78 Idaho 370 , 304 P.2d 641 (1956); Comment, Paternal Custody of Minor Children in Idaho, 8 Idaho L.Rev. 345, 347 (1972). 1978See generally Riener v. Riener, 93 Idaho 900 , 477 P.2d 841 (1970); Child v. Clouse, 93 Idaho 893 , 477 P.2d 834 (1970); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 93 Idaho 42 , 454 P.2d 756 (1969); Anderson v. Smith, 79 Idaho 975 68, 310 P.2d 783 (1957); Paul v. Paul, 78 Idaho 370 , 304 P.2d 641 (1956); Comment, Paternal Custody of Minor Children in Idaho, 8 Idaho L.Rev. 345, 347 (1972).	1	1978–1978
Application of Anderson neutral idaho · 1957 2 sentences 1978See generally Riener v. Riener, 93 Idaho 900 , 477 P.2d 841 (1970); Child v. Clouse, 93 Idaho 893 , 477 P.2d 834 (1970); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 93 Idaho 42 , 454 P.2d 756 (1969); Anderson v. Smith, 79 Idaho 975 68, 310 P.2d 783 (1957); Paul v. Paul, 78 Idaho 370 , 304 P.2d 641 (1956); Comment, Paternal Custody of Minor Children in Idaho, 8 Idaho L.Rev. 345, 347 (1972). 1978*See generally Riener v. Riener, 93 Idaho 900 , 477 P.2d 841 (1970); Child v. Clouse, 93 Idaho 893 , 477 P.2d 834 (1970); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 93 Idaho 42 , 454 P.2d 756 (1969); Anderson v. Smith, 79 Ida ho 68, 310 P.2d 783 (1957); Paul v. Paul, 78 Idaho 370 , 304 P.2d 641 (1956); Comment, Paternal Custody of Minor Children in Idaho, 8 Idaho L.Rev. 345, 347 (1972).	1	1978–1978
Olson v. Court of Honor green minn · 1907 1 sentence 1928St. 475, 77 N. E. 805 .) “Those who represent him after his death, for the purpose of protecting rights acquired under him, . . . . claiming under the deceased.” (Thompson v. Ish, supra.) “Claiming rights to the estate through devise, inheritance, or in a representative capacity.” (Shuman v. Supreme Lodge, 110 Iowa, 480 , 81 N. W. 717 .) “What he may do in his lifetime, those who represent him after his death may also do for the protection of the interests they claim under him.” (Fraser v. Jennison, supra.) The supreme court of Minnesota, in Olson v. Court of Honor, supra, and Mageau v. Great	1	1928–1928
Mageau v. Great Northern Railway Co. green minn · 1908 1 sentence 1928Co., 103 Minn. 290 , 14 Ann.	1	1928–1928
Storrs v. Scougale green mich · 1882 2 sentences 1928(See Storrs v. Scougale, 48 Mich. 387 , 12 N. W. 502 ; Maynard v. Vinton, 59 Mich. 139 , 60 Am. 1928(See Storrs v. Scougale, 48 Mich. 387 , 12 N. W. 502 ; Maynard v. Vinton, 59 Mich. 139 , 60 Am.	1	1928–1928
Maynard v. Vinton green mich · 1886 1 sentence 1928(See Storrs v. Scougale, 48 Mich. 387 , 12 N. W. 502 ; Maynard v. Vinton, 59 Mich. 139 , 60 Am.	1	1928–1928
Heaston v. Krieg green ind · 1906 1 sentence 1928St. 475, 77 N. E. 805 .) “Those who represent him after his death, for the purpose of protecting rights acquired under him, . . . . claiming under the deceased.” (Thompson v. Ish, supra.) “Claiming rights to the estate through devise, inheritance, or in a representative capacity.” (Shuman v. Supreme Lodge, 110 Iowa, 480 , 81 N. W. 717 .) “What he may do in his lifetime, those who represent him after his death may also do for the protection of the interests they claim under him.” (Fraser v. Jennison, supra.) The supreme court of Minnesota, in Olson v. Court of Honor, supra, and Mageau v. Great	1	1928–1928
Shuman v. Supreme Lodge Knights of Honor green · 1900 2 sentences 1928St. 475, 77 N. E. 805 .) “Those who represent him after his death, for the purpose of protecting rights acquired under him, . . . . claiming under the deceased.” (Thompson v. Ish, supra.) “Claiming rights to the estate through devise, inheritance, or in a representative capacity.” (Shuman v. Supreme Lodge, 110 Iowa, 480 , 81 N. W. 717 .) “What he may do in his lifetime, those who represent him after his death may also do for the protection of the interests they claim under him.” (Fraser v. Jennison, supra.) The supreme court of Minnesota, in Olson v. Court of Honor, supra, and Mageau v. Great 1928St. 475, 77 N. E. 805 .) “Those who represent him after his death, for the purpose of protecting rights acquired under him, . . . . claiming under the deceased.” (Thompson v. Ish, supra.) “Claiming rights to the estate through devise, inheritance, or in a representative capacity.” (Shuman v. Supreme Lodge, 110 Iowa, 480 , 81 N. W. 717 .) “What he may do in his lifetime, those who represent him after his death may also do for the protection of the interests they claim under him.” (Fraser v. Jennison, supra.) The supreme court of Minnesota, in Olson v. Court of Honor, supra, and Mageau v. Great	1	1928–1928

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ID § Idaho Code § 16-2005 (21) ID § Idaho Code § 16-2002 (15) ID § Idaho Code § 16-2009 (15) ID § Idaho Code § 16-2001 (12) ID § Idaho Code § 16-1602 (10) ID § Idaho Code § 32-717 (5) ID § Idaho Code § 12-121 (3) ID § Idaho Code § 16-1627 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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