People ex rel. U.S.

In this dependency and neglect proceeding, the guardian ad litem (GAL), on behalf of U.S., a minor child, appeals the trial court’s dispositional order. We affirm.

D.S. (father) and M.C. (mother) had a tumultuous marriage and divorce. After the divorce, the parties had joint custody of the child. Prior to the filing of this ease, the Department of Human Services (Department) had received eleven referrals regarding the welfare of the child. In July 2004, the Department filed a dependency and neglect petition alleging in part that the child’s environment was injurious to his welfare. Father…