Orange County Social Services Agency v. Wendy H.

Opinion

ARABIAN, J.

In this case we determine whether the juvenile court properly declined to order either reunification services for Javan W. with his biological son, Zacharia D., or Javan’s custody of Zacharia. In particular, we decide whether one who is a biological but not a presumed father is entitled to reunification services under Welfare and Institutions Code section 361.5, and whether such services may be requested for the first time after the 18-month review hearing. We further decide whether a biological but non-presumed father is entitled to immediate placement of the minor in his…