In re N.P. CA4/2

I. INTRODUCTION

Z.O. (Mother) and J.P. (Father) appeal from an order terminating their parental

rights with respect to three children: Ju.P., M.P., and N.P. The only argument asserted on

appeal is that the juvenile court abused its discretion by failing to apply the parental-

benefit exception to termination of parental rights, which generally prohibits the

termination of parental rights where the juvenile court “finds a compelling reason for

determining that termination would be detrimental to the child” because “[t]he parents

have maintained regular visitation and contact with the child and the child would benefit

from continuing the relationship.” (Welf. & Inst. Code1, § 366.26, subd. (c)(1)(B)(i).)

For the reasons set forth below, we find no abuse of discretion and affirm the order.

II. BACKGROUND

A. Facts and Procedural History

Father and Mother are the parents of Ju.P., M.P., and N.P. In July 2022, San

Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS) filed a petition pursuant to

section 300 on behalf of all three children, alleging that the children were at risk of harm

as the result of (1) domestic violence in the home; (2) Mother’s untreated mental…