Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services v. Ette L.

Opinion

ALDRICH, J.

Introduction

Ette L. appeals from the order terminating parental rights, contending the trial court erred in failing to order “ongoing and frequent” sibling visitation for the minor, Nachelle S., as part of the permanent plan. We hold Ette does not have standing to raise this contention on appeal. Even were she to have standing, we conclude no error was committed. The statute upon which she relies was not in effect at the time the trial court filed the order terminating her rights. The order appealed from is affirmed.

Factual and Procedural Background

Nachelle S. was bom on…