San Diego County Department of Social Services v. Bonnie P.

Opinion

WIENER, J.

Bonnie P., mother of the juvenile Jennifer P., appeals from an order of the juvenile court declaring Jennifer a dependent child under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivision (d).1 We conclude *324there was insufficient evidence presented at the hearing to invoke the jurisdiction of the juvenile court and reverse the order.

Factual and Procedural Background

Bonnie and Dennis P., the adoptive parents of Jennifer, were separated in 1981 and divorced in 1982. Bonnie had primary physical custody of Jennifer, but Dennis retained and exercised reasonable visitation rights.

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