In re A.P. CA4/2

I.

INTRODUCTION

In this juvenile dependency case, the parents were also involved in an ongoing

child custody battle in the family court over their teenage girls, L.P. and A.P. (born in

2006 and 2007, respectively). San Bernardino County Children and Family Services 1 (CFS) filed this case under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivisions (a)

and (b) (petition), because G.C. (Mother) absconded with the children in violation of

family court orders awarding A.P., Sr. (Father) sole legal and physical custody, and

ordering her to return the children to him. In addition, the girls made child abuse

accusations against Father and his girlfriend, which the court and CFS later determined

were false.

The juvenile court found jurisdiction and ordered the girls removed from Mother

and returned to Father’s custody. The court then terminated jurisdiction, denied Mother’s

request for custody under section 361.2, issued family law exit orders addressing custody

and visitation, dismissed the case, and entered a final judgment. Mother appeals from the 2 orders and judgment.

1 Unless otherwise indicated, all further statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions…