Guardianship of Jordyn P. CA5

INTRODUCTION

Appellant Dorothy M. appeals the probate court’s order denying her petition to terminate guardianship of her daughter Jordyn P. by respondent Becky Z. Both parties appear in propria persona. Appellant contends (1) she was denied due process because the court failed to send a “notice to appear” resulting in her failure to attend the October 2013 hearing; (2) respondent has failed to “obey the judge’s orders”; (3) respondent obtained “custody of [the minor] by a felonious criminal act”; and (4) the court’s “decision was based on false evidence.” Respondent replies (1) appellant was advised of the time and place of the hearing and was not entitled to additional written notice; (2) the court did not order monthly visits between appellant and the minor as alleged; (3) respondent lawfully became the minor’s guardian by court order; and (4) the court’s decision was not based on “false evidence” but on facts, evidence taken in the form of testimony, and case law. We affirm the lower court’s denial of appellant’s petition to terminate respondent’s guardianship of Jordyn.

PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Shortly before Jordyn was born, appellant and Jordyn’s father were…