In re A.M.
S.L., who is the alleged father of A.M., appeals from the order that re-instated the termination of his parental rightsunder Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26.[1] Specifically, S.L. assails the juvenile court conclusion that notice of the proceedings was properly given as required by the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (the ICWA) (92 Stat. 3069, 25 U.S.C. 1901-1963). Respondent Department of Children and Family Services (the Department) argues, among other contentions, that S.L. lacks standing to challenge notice under the ICWA. Court agree S.L. has no standing to assert the issue because he is an alleged father and there is no evidence before this court S.L. took official action to acknowledge or establish his paternity. Accordingly, Court dismiss the appeal.
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