Can ICWA Errors Reverse a TPR Order?

ICWA errors are one of the most common reasons TPR orders are reversed in California. Courts must follow strict rules for inquiry, notice, and tribal involvement. If the court or social worker failed to ask about Native American ancestry, failed to notify tribes, or ignored ICWA requirements, the case may be sent back for correction. I review your record for ICWA compliance and identify any errors that may affect the TPR order. Even if other issues are difficult to challenge, ICWA violations can provide a strong basis for reversal.