In re Bryan D. CA2/7

INTRODUCTION

Minor Bryan D. (born 2013) is the child of mother Sara D. and has two presumed fathers as determined by the juvenile court: (1) his biological father, appellant Marco A., and (2) respondent Douglas C., Sara’s partner since 2019 and the biological father of Bryan’s half-sister Halsey (born 2020).1 Marco appeals from the court’s order at the jurisdiction and disposition hearing finding Douglas to be Bryan’s second presumed father, a finding which would make Douglas eligible for visitation and reunification services. We conclude substantial evidence supports the court’s findings and affirm.

The record refers to Marco A. as “Marcos A.,” but counsel for Marco confirmed his correct name in its supplemental briefing, and we use Marco in this opinion.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

A. Family and Household Background Bryan lived with his biological parents Sara and Marco from his birth in 2013 until they separated in either 2018 or 2019, residing first in California then in Nebraska.2 Sara began a relationship with Douglas sometime between 2017 and 2019, and moved to California with Bryan. Bryan lived with Sara and Douglas in California starting in 2019,…