Santa Clara County Department of Family & Children's Services v. Samphan P.

Opinion

RUSHING, J.

Erik P. was detained in the hospital shortly after birth. His parents, who had previously lost custody of their other children, have never had custody of Erik. After the juvenile court terminated parental rights, Erik’s father filed the instant appeal where he contends that, in light of recent legislation promoting the importance of sibling relationships (Welf. & Inst. Code, §§ 361.2, subd. (i), 362.1, subds. (b) & (c), 388, subd. (b), 366.26, subd. (c)(1)(E)),1 the juvenile court inadequately considered Erik’s sibling relationships before terminating parental rights. We…