In re Jordynn W. CA2/7

DISCUSSION

1. Danielle’s Challenge to the Jurisdiction Findings Based on Domestic Violence Is Not Justiciable Danielle does not challenge the juvenile court’s exercise of jurisdiction over Jordynn and M.W. based on the sustained allegations Danielle had a history of mental and emotional problems and Danielle and Juwan had histories of substance abuse and were recent or current substance abusers, all of which rendered them unable to provide regular care for the children, endangered the children’s health and safety, and placed the children at substantial risk of serious physical harm within the meaning of section 300, subdivision (b). Nor does Danielle challenge jurisdiction based on the sustained allegations that Juwan sexually abused Jordynn, placing her and M.W. at substantial risk of serious physical harm within the meaning of subdivisions (d) and (j). Likewise, Danielle has not challenged the court’s order declaring Jordynn and M.W. dependent children of the court or its decision to remove the children from her custody. As a result, even if we were to strike the jurisdiction findings regarding domestic violence, that decision would not affect the juvenile court’s jurisdiction…