Department of Human Services v. J. R. F.

The issue in this dependency case is whether the juvenile court may order visitation between a child, who is a ward of the court, and her siblings, who are not wards of the court. We agree with the trial court that it properly ordered visitation between the siblings and, therefore, affirm.

Father and his 15-year-old daughter D are within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court by reason of father having assaulted D. Father is facing criminal charges arising out of that conduct and is prohibited from having contact with D, and D does not want any contact with father. However, D, who is in foster…