In re J.R. CA2/5

I. INTRODUCTION

The mother, Christy F., appeals from the July 15, 2013 order denying her Welfare and Institutions Code1 section 388 petition. She argues it was error to deny her modification petition without a hearing. We conclude the juvenile court did not abuse its discretion in denying the section 388 petition. The mother also challenges the denial of her request to continue the section 366.26 hearing and the order terminating her parental rights. She contends the juvenile court should have applied the beneficial parent-child relationship exception instead of terminating her parental rights. We find the denial of the continuance request was not an abuse of discretion. In addition, we conclude the mother failed to establish regular visitation and contact with the child warranting application of the parent-child relationship exception. We affirm the orders under review.

II. PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On January 8, 2010, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (the department) filed a section 300 petition on behalf of the child, eight-year old J.R. The petition alleged: the mother had mental and emotional problems including paranoia and auditory and visual…