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interests standard in Iowa

10 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1894–2022 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Iowa 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
People in Interest of JLPgreen
coloctapp · 1994 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022On a related but somewhat different note, a Texas appellate court observed that applying the best interests standard to transfer decisions would “defeat[] the very purpose for which the ICWA was enacted, in that, it allows Anglo cultural biases into the analysis.” Yavapai-Apache Tribe v. Mejia, 906 S.W.2d 152, 169 (Tex. App. 1995); see also People In re J.L.P., 870 P.2d at 1257–58 (concluding that adoption of best interests of the child would defeat the purpose of ICWA); C.E.H., 837 S.W.2d at 953–54 (agreeing with the In re Armell court that best interests of the child considerations are inapp

2022On a related but somewhat different note, a Texas appellate court observed that applying the best interests standard to transfer decisions would “defeat[] the very purpose for which the ICWA was enacted, in that, it allows Anglo cultural biases into the analysis.” Yavapai-Apache Tribe v. Mejia, 906 S.W.2d 152, 169 (Tex. App. 1995); see also People In re J.L.P., 870 P.2d at 1257–58 (concluding that adoption of best interests of child would defeat the purpose of ICWA); C.E.H., 837 S.W.2d at 953–54 (agreeing with the In re Armell court that best interests of the child considerations are inapplica

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Yavapai-Apache Tribe v. Mejiagreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022On a related but somewhat different note, a Texas appellate court observed that applying the best interests standard to transfer decisions would “defeat[] the very purpose for which the ICWA was enacted, in that, it allows Anglo cultural biases into the analysis.” Yavapai-Apache Tribe v. Mejia, 906 S.W.2d 152, 169 (Tex. App. 1995); see also People In re J.L.P., 870 P.2d at 1257–58 (concluding that adoption of best interests of the child would defeat the purpose of ICWA); C.E.H., 837 S.W.2d at 953–54 (agreeing with the In re Armell court that best interests of the child considerations are inapp

2022On a related but somewhat different note, a Texas appellate court observed that applying the best interests standard to transfer decisions would “defeat[] the very purpose for which the ICWA was enacted, in that, it allows Anglo cultural biases into the analysis.” Yavapai-Apache Tribe v. Mejia, 906 S.W.2d 152, 169 (Tex. App. 1995); see also People In re J.L.P., 870 P.2d at 1257–58 (concluding that adoption of best interests of child would defeat the purpose of ICWA); C.E.H., 837 S.W.2d at 953–54 (agreeing with the In re Armell court that best interests of the child considerations are inapplica

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Chant v. Chantgreen
fladistctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Moreover, "the best interests test is not intended to allow the court to micromanage a child's custody from the entry of the final judgment until the child becomes an adult.... [T]hese decisions should usually be made by the parents in private." Chant v. Chant, 725 So.2d 445, 448 (Fla. Dist.Ct.App.1999).

2001Moreover, “the best interests test is not intended to allow the court to micromanage a child’s custody from the entry of the final judgment until the child becomes an adult.... [Tjhese decisions should usually be made by the parents in private.” Chant v. Chant, 725 So.2d 445, 448 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1999).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Matter of TSgreen
mont · 1990 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022But see In re T.S., 801 P.2d 77, 80 (Mont. 1990) (holding that best interests of the child test will be applied in determining good cause to transfer); In re Adoption of S.W., 41 P.3d 1003 , 1011–14 (Okla.

2022But see In re T.S., 801 P.2d 77, 80 (Mont. 1990) (holding that best interests of the child test will be applied in determining good cause to transfer); In re Adoption of S.W., 41 P.3d 1003 , 1011–14 (Okla.

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Matter of Adoption of Halloway green
utah · 1986
2 sentences

2022On a related but somewhat different note, a Texas appellate court observed that applying the best interests standard to transfer decisions would “defeat[] the very purpose for which the ICWA was enacted, in that, it allows Anglo cultural biases into the analysis.” Yavapai-Apache Tribe v. Mejia, 906 S.W.2d 152, 169 (Tex. App. 1995); see also People In re J.L.P., 870 P.2d at 1257–58 (concluding that adoption of best interests of the child would defeat the purpose of ICWA); C.E.H., 837 S.W.2d at 953–54 (agreeing with the In re Armell court that best interests of the child considerations are inapp

2022On a related but somewhat different note, a Texas appellate court observed that applying the best interests standard to transfer decisions would “defeat[] the very purpose for which the ICWA was enacted, in that, it allows Anglo cultural biases into the analysis.” Yavapai-Apache Tribe v. Mejia, 906 S.W.2d 152, 169 (Tex. App. 1995); see also People In re J.L.P., 870 P.2d at 1257–58 (concluding that adoption of best interests of child would defeat the purpose of ICWA); C.E.H., 837 S.W.2d at 953–54 (agreeing with the In re Armell court that best interests of the child considerations are inapplica

22022–2022
In the Matter of Ceh v. Lmw green
moctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2022On a related but somewhat different note, a Texas appellate court observed that applying the best interests standard to transfer decisions would “defeat[] the very purpose for which the ICWA was enacted, in that, it allows Anglo cultural biases into the analysis.” Yavapai-Apache Tribe v. Mejia, 906 S.W.2d 152, 169 (Tex. App. 1995); see also People In re J.L.P., 870 P.2d at 1257–58 (concluding that adoption of best interests of the child would defeat the purpose of ICWA); C.E.H., 837 S.W.2d at 953–54 (agreeing with the In re Armell court that best interests of the child considerations are inapp

2022On a related but somewhat different note, a Texas appellate court observed that applying the best interests standard to transfer decisions would “defeat[] the very purpose for which the ICWA was enacted, in that, it allows Anglo cultural biases into the analysis.” Yavapai-Apache Tribe v. Mejia, 906 S.W.2d 152, 169 (Tex. App. 1995); see also People In re J.L.P., 870 P.2d at 1257–58 (concluding that adoption of best interests of child would defeat the purpose of ICWA); C.E.H., 837 S.W.2d at 953–54 (agreeing with the In re Armell court that best interests of the child considerations are inapplica

22022–2022
In Re Adoption of SW green
oklacivapp · 2001
2 sentences

2022But see In re T.S., 801 P.2d 77, 80 (Mont. 1990) (holding that best interests of the child test will be applied in determining good cause to transfer); In re Adoption of S.W., 41 P.3d 1003 , 1011–14 (Okla.

2022But see In re T.S., 801 P.2d 77, 80 (Mont. 1990) (holding that best interests of the child test will be applied in determining good cause to transfer); In re Adoption of S.W., 41 P.3d 1003 , 1011–14 (Okla.

22022–2022
In Re NV green
iowa · 2008
2 sentences

2022In In re N.V., 744 N.W.2d 634 , we answered the question.

2022In In re N.V., 744 N.W.2d 634 , we answered the question.

22022–2022
Matter of Adoption of Riffle green
mont · 1996
2 sentences

1997In re Riffle, 922 P.2d at 515 .

1997In re Riffle, 922 P.2d at 515 .

21997–1997
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians v. Holyfield green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

1997According to In re S.E.G., eliminating the best interests standard on the question of good cause ensures "that Indian child welfare determinations are not based on a white, middle class standard which in many cases, forecloses placement with an Indian family." In re S.E.G., 521 N.W.2d at 359 (quoting Choctaw Indians, 490 U.S. at 37 , 109 S.Ct. at 1602 , 104 L.Ed.2d at 39 ).

1997According to In re S.E.G., eliminating the best interests standard on the question of good cause ensures "that Indian child welfare determinations are not based on a white, middle class standard which in many cases, forecloses placement with an Indian family." In re S.E.G., 521 N.W.2d at 359 (quoting Choctaw Indians, 490 U.S. at 37 , 109 S.Ct. at 1602 , 104 L.Ed.2d at 39 ).

21997–1997
In Re the Custody of S.E.G. green
minn · 1994
2 sentences

1997According to In re S.E.G., eliminating the best interests standard on the question of good cause ensures “that Indian child welfare determinations are not based on a white, middle class standard which in many cases, forecloses placement with an Indian family.” In re S.E.G., 521 N.W.2d at 359 (quoting Choctaw Indians, 490 U.S. at 37 , 109 S.Ct. at 1602 , 104 L.Ed.2d at 39 ).

1997According to In re S.E.G., eliminating the best interests standard on the question of good cause ensures "that Indian child welfare determinations are not based on a white, middle class standard which in many cases, forecloses placement with an Indian family." In re S.E.G., 521 N.W.2d at 359 (quoting Choctaw Indians, 490 U.S. at 37 , 109 S.Ct. at 1602 , 104 L.Ed.2d at 39 ).

21997–1997
In Re the Marriage of Brainard green
iowactapp · 1994
2 sentences

1996Id.

1996Id.

21996–1996
Fraser v. Jennison green
mich · 1879
2 sentences

1942There is no question that the settled practice in this state has been to receive the testimony of the attending physician, touching' the testator’s physical and mental condition at and prior to the time of the execution of the will; and unless the reasons are obvious and urgent, and a proper construction of the statute requires it, no rule should be established which will set aside a practice long recognized as proper and necessary. * * '* The rule invoked by appellants is ‘one of privilege, for the protection of the patient and he may waive it if he sees fit; and what he may do in his lifetim

1894The rule invoked by appellants is “one of privilege, for the protection of the patient and he may waive it if he sees fit; and what he may do in his lifetime those who represent him after his death may do for the protection of the interests they claim under him.” Frazer v. Jennison, 42 Mich. 209 , 3 N. W.

21894–1942
In Re P.L. green
iowa · 2010
1 sentence

2015Id.

12015–2015
Winters v. Winters green
iowa · 1897
2 sentences

1942Rep. 882 . * * * While the authorities are not in entire harmony, we think the better rule is that the prohibition of the statute may be waived either by the testator, or, after his death, by those who stand for him, and in this case by the executor. ’ ’ In Winters v. Winters, 102 Iowa 53, 57 , 71 N. W. 184, 185 , 63 Am.

1942Rep. 882 . * * * While the authorities are not in entire harmony, we think the better rule is that the prohibition of the statute may be waived either by the testator, or, after his death, by those who stand for him, and in this case by the executor. ’ ’ In Winters v. Winters, 102 Iowa 53, 57 , 71 N. W. 184, 185 , 63 Am.

11942–1942

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 25u.s.c.1901 (4) IA § Iowa Code § 232.2 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 598.41 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 414 (1976–2026) NJ 259 (1972–2026) TN 253 (1978–2026) IL 117 (1967–2025) NE 99 (1991–2026) PA 73 (1976–2026) CO 68 (1994–2026) AZ 66 (1923–2025) AK 61 (1975–2026) CA 46 (1930–2026) MI 44 (1879–2025) ND 37 (1999–2025) MD 30 (1992–2024) UT 30 (1919–2024) MN 27 (1980–2024) ID 26 (1928–2026) OH 24 (1992–2024) MO 20 (1889–2022) WY 19 (1990–2026) MA 18 (1975–2018) WI 17 (1973–2024) VA 17 (1999–2022) TX 16 (1949–2020) WA 14 (1978–2024) WV 13 (1987–2024) NC 13 (1993–2020) FL 12 (1987–2018) DC 12 (1978–2010) KY 10 (1998–2025) KS 10 (1917–2019) IA 10 (1894–2022) NM 10 (1991–2024) AL 9 (1981–2006) IN 9 (1993–2018) CT 8 (1979–2016) OR 7 (1986–2025) VT 6 (1991–2018) DE 6 (1984–2023) SD 5 (1996–2023) MT 5 (1989–2004) ME 4 (1990–2010) OK 3 (2000–2013) HI 3 (2006–2024) VI 2 (1978–2016) GA 2 (2005–2026)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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