In re G.M. CA4/2

I.

INTRODUCTION

San Bernardino County Department of Children and Family Services (CFS) filed 1 juvenile dependency petitions under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300

(Petition), on behalf of C.M.’s (Mother) four children, G.G. (born in 2016), A.M. (born in

2014), J.M. (born in 2012), and B.M. (born in 2008). The three oldest children (the older

children) share the same biological father, D.C. (Father D.). G.G. has a different father,

B.G. (Father B.). Following a contested jurisdiction and disposition hearing, the juvenile

court found jurisdiction, ordered the children removed from Mother’s physical custody,

and awarded custody of the children to their respective fathers. The court terminated

jurisdiction, dismissed the case, issued family law exit orders addressing custody and

visitation (August 19, 2020 orders), and entered a final judgment (September 8, 2020

judgment). Mother appeals from the orders and judgment.

Mother contends there was insufficient evidence to support removal of the

children from her. Mother also argues the juvenile court erred in ordering such limited

visitation and failed to address sibling visitation. In addition, Mother argues the…