Debra P. v. Laurence S.

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• holding that first hearing, where parties could not effectively present evidence and argument for final custody decision, did not cure failure to hold second hearing
• concluding that self-represented parent was denied due process, when she expressed confusion at hearing and did not understand that interim custody hearing would become final custody hearing
• finding that raising concerns about purpose of hearing in motion for reconsideration and confusion at hearing indicated lack of notice
• holding making final custody determination without sufficient notice violated mother's due process rights
• finding superior court’s insistence on completing hearing that day, after mother indicated she was unprepared for a trial and confused about the purpose, probative of due process violation
• \Procedural due process under the Alaska Constitution requires notice and opportunity for hearing appropriate to the nature of the case.\ (quoting Lashbrook v. Lashbrook , 957 P.2d 326 , 328 (Alaska 1998) )

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