Legal Opinion

Imperial Cnty. Dep't of Soc. Servs. v. M.G. (In re J.G.)

California Court of Appeal, 5th District

Decided February 2, 2018No. D072293Published

1Opinion of the CourtAaron, J.

*176Minors N.C., P.G., J.G., and D.G. appeal from orders denying the Imperial County Department of Social Services' petition to remove them from the care of their paternal aunt under Welfare and Institutions Code sections 387 and 361.3.1 Minors contend that in view of the court's finding that the three youngest children were diagnosed with nonorganic failure to thrive while in their aunt's care, the court erred in determining that continued placement with their aunt was appropriate and in their best interests. We agree and conclude that the court abused its discretion in ordering the children to…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Williams v. Superior Court of L. A. Cnty.California Supreme Court · 2017
  2. Foster v. FosterCalifornia Supreme Court · 1937
  3. Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services v. William C.California Supreme Court · 2012
  4. Ellis v. Lyons CA2/5California Court of Appeal · 2016
  5. San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency v. Sonja A.California Court of Appeal · 2004

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