Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services v. Ette L.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Aldrich, J.
Introduction
Ette L. appeals from the order terminating parental rights, contending the trial court erred in failing to order “ongoing and frequent” sibling visitation for the minor, Nachelle S., as part of the permanent plan. We hold Ette does not have standing to raise this contention on appeal. Even were she to have standing, we conclude no error was committed. The statute upon which she relies was not in effect at the time the trial court filed the order terminating her rights. The order appealed from is affirmed.
Factual and Procedural Background
Nachelle S. was bom on June 22, 1992. The mother, Ette was incarcerated when she gave birth to Nachelle and has a 15-year history of drug abuse, *1559 mental and emotional problems, and extremely violent behavior. 1 The father’s whereabouts were initially unknown and he has never provided the minor with the necessities of life. 2 Days after her birth, proceedings were instituted under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300 3 and Nachelle was placed in the foster home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Nachelle is faring well in her foster placement and Mr. and Mrs. S. indicated a willingness to adopt her.