In re S.J. CA2/5

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

I. Facts

A. The family S.J. was born to T.J. (father) and S.B. (mother) in July 2019. B. Mental health issues and domestic violence Both father and mother have significant mental health issues. Father suffers from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

2 Mother suffers from schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, auditory hallucinations and has had suicidal ideation. Father and mother also have a history of engaging in domestic violence with one another. C. Conservatorship over mother In July 2023, the probate court appointed maternal grandfather as a conservator over mother. In July 2024, the court appointed maternal aunt, E.B., as mother’s conservator. D. Temporary legal guardianship over S.J. In July 2023, the probate court appointed a different maternal aunt, S.W., as the temporary legal guardian over S.J. However, in the summer of 2024, S.W. indicated that she would not be able to continue the guardianship because mother, while receiving financial aid to pay for S.J.’s care, was not regularly forwarding that aid to S.W.; mother also started to feel that she and S.W. did not get along and mother preferred that maternal…