388 Modification Petn.

Name: In re Albert G.
Case #: B162016
Court: CA Court of Appeal
District 2 DCA
Division: 5
Opinion Date: 11/07/2003
Subsequent History: None
  • Categories: 388 Modification Petn., Dependency (300), Permanent Plans

Appellant was the maternal aunt of Albert G., who was placed into her custody following allegations that the biological parents had abused the minor's stepbrothers. All three boys were placed with appellant, and reports were initially favorable. Parental rights were…

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Name: Kimberly R. v. Superior Court
Case #: D039117
Court: CA Court of Appeal
District 4 DCA
Division: 1
Opinion Date: 03/08/2002
Subsequent History: None
  • Categories: 388 Modification Petn., Dependency (300), Jurisdictional Hearings

The Department could not unilaterally dismiss a supplemental petition it had previously filed to remove the minor from her mother’s custody over the objection of minor’s counsel. Where minor’s counsel objects, the Department must show that dismissal is in the…

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Name: In re Victoria C.
Case #: G029830
Court: CA Court of Appeal
District 4 DCA
Division: 3
Opinion Date: 07/24/2002
Subsequent History: None
  • Categories: 388 Modification Petn., Dependency (300)

The 10-year-old dependent minor, who was the object of a custody battle between her unmarried parents, lived with her mother and had visitation with her father. When the minor experienced severe emotional problems, the court terminated visitation with father and…

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Name: In re Josiah S.
Case #: B151283
Court: CA Court of Appeal
District 2 DCA
Division: 4
Opinion Date: 05/09/2002
Subsequent History: None
  • Categories: 388 Modification Petn., Dependency (300), Permanent Plans

Josiah S. was born in November 1997 with multiple serious medical problems and remained hospitalized until he was 2 months old, when he was discharged to his mother's care. The mother refused to allow home health care nurses to monitor…

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Name: In re Clifton V.
Case #: B148437
District 2 DCA
Division: 7
Opinion Date: 11/29/2001
Subsequent History: None
  • Categories: 388 Modification Petn., Dependency (300)

The juvenile court denied mother’s right to due process when it refused to hear live testimony in connection with her section 388 petition. The petitions showed a clear credibility contest between mother and the paternal grandmother, which the court resolved…

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Name: In re Manolito L.
Case #: C036963
Court: CA Court of Appeal
District 3 DCA
Opinion Date: 07/13/2001
Subsequent History: None
  • Categories: 388 Modification Petn., Dependency (300)

Following termination of reunification services, the Department of Human Services filed a petition for modification pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 388 in order to terminate visitation between appellant and the minors. The Department claimed that the minors were…

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