Sue E. v. Superior Court of L.A. Cty.

Petitioner Sue E. is the mother of Angela W., a dependent child of the juvenile court. Petitioner Jay W. is Angela’s father. By separate petitions for writs of mandate, Sue and Jay challenge the juvenile court’s order of January 6, 1997, setting a hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26 for the selection and implementation of a permanent plan for Angela, with the possibility of termination of the parental relationship. Petitioners challenge the juvenile court’s findings (1) reasonable reunification services were provided to them by real party (the Department), and (2) there would be a substantial risk of detriment to Angela’s physical or emotional well-being if she were returned to petitioners. Both petitioners further assert their petitions are filed, “regardless of the presence or absence of (perceived) meritorious issues,” in order to preserve petitioners’ right to appeal from any irregularities which may occur during the selection and implementation hearing (§ 366.26) which has been set for May 8, 1997. We will deny the petitions, as there is substantial evidence in the record to support the juvenile court’s findings challenged by petitioners. We…