In re E.M.

James J. and Sarah J. appeal the denial of their petition to declare Sarah’s three children free from the custody and control of the children’s father, Christopher M. (Fam. Code, § 7822.) James and Sarah also contend that the court did not have jurisdiction to issue a temporary visitation order allowing Christopher to have supervised visitation with the children during the pendency, or upon dismissal, of the petition to terminate parental rights under section 7822. Finally, they contest the order directing them to pay Christopher’s attorney fees. Christopher requests that we dismiss this appeal as frivolous and impose sanctions. We affirm the findings and orders of the court, and deny Christopher’s request for sanctions.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Sarah and Christopher married in 2006. Their three children were bom in 2006, 2007 and 2011. Sarah and Christopher separated in July 2011, in part because of Christopher’s drug use. A short time later, Sarah and the children moved into James’s home. The children visited Christopher on weekends.

In December 2011, the children stayed with Christopher for a week while Sarah and James were on vacation in a foreign country.…