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17 California opinions name it 2 courts 2014–2023 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency v. J.S.green
calctapp · 2014 · cited in 8 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2021
2 sentences

2018If severing the natural parent[-]child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated." ( Autumn H., supra , 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 , 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 535 ; accord, In re Jason J. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 922 , 936, 96 Cal.Rptr.3d 625 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a "friendly and loving relationship," an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even freq

2018If severing the natural parent[-]child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated." ( Autumn H., supra , 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 , 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 535 ; accord, In re Jason J. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 922 , 936, 96 Cal.Rptr.3d 625 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a "friendly and loving relationship," an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even freq

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San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency v. Sara D.green
calctapp · 2011 · cited in 12 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2023
2 sentences

2023The beneficial parent-child relationship exception applies if termination of parental rights would be detrimental to the child because the parent has “maintained regular visitation and contact with the child and the child would benefit from continuing the relationship.” (§ 366.26, subd. (c)(1)(B)(i).) A parent asserting this exception must show he or she “occupies a parental role in the child’s life, resulting in a significant, positive, emotional attachment between child and parent.” (In re C.F. (2011) 193 Cal.App.4th 549, 555 .) Mother does not argue the juvenile court erred in finding the c

2021The beneficial parent-child relationship exception applies if termination of parental rights would be detrimental to the child because the parent has “maintained regular visitation and contact with the child and the child would benefit from continuing the relationship.” (§ 366.26, subd. (c)(1)(B)(i).) A parent asserting this exception must show he or she “occupies a parental role in the child’s life, resulting in a significant, positive, emotional attachment between child and parent.” (In re C.F. (2011) 193 Cal.App.4th 549, 555 .) The sibling relationship exception applies when “[t]here would

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In Re Jason J.green
calctapp · 2009 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2018If severing the natural parent[-]child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated." ( Autumn H., supra , 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 , 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 535 ; accord, In re Jason J. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 922 , 936, 96 Cal.Rptr.3d 625 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a "friendly and loving relationship," an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even freq

2018If severing the natural parent[-]child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated." ( Autumn H., supra , 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 , 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 535 ; accord, In re Jason J. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 922 , 936, 96 Cal.Rptr.3d 625 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a "friendly and loving relationship," an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even freq

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Orange County Social Services Agency v. M.C.green
calctapp · 2014 · cited in 12 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2021
2 sentences

2018If severing the natural parent[-]child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated." ( Autumn H., supra , 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 , 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 535 ; accord, In re Jason J. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 922 , 936, 96 Cal.Rptr.3d 625 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a "friendly and loving relationship," an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even freq

2014If severing the natural parent/child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated.' " (In re J.C., supra, 226 Cal.App.4th at pp. 528-529; see also In re Autumn H. (1994) 27 Cal.App.4th 567, 575 .) The parent asserting the exception has the burden of proving it by a preponderance of the evidence.

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In Re Autumn H.green
calctapp · 1994 · cited in 9 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2018
2 sentences

2018If severing the natural parent[-]child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated." ( Autumn H., supra , 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 , 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 535 ; accord, In re Jason J. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 922 , 936, 96 Cal.Rptr.3d 625 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a "friendly and loving relationship," an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even freq

2018If severing the natural parent[-]child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated." ( Autumn H., supra , 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 , 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 535 ; accord, In re Jason J. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 922 , 936, 96 Cal.Rptr.3d 625 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a "friendly and loving relationship," an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even freq

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In Re Jasmine D.green
calctapp · 2000 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2020–2021
2 sentences

2021(In re T.S. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 1031 , 1039; In re C.F. (2011) 193 Cal.App.4th 549, 555 (C.F.).) Because a selection and implementation hearing occurs “after the court has repeatedly found the parent unable to meet the child’s needs, it is only in an extraordinary case that preservation of the parent’s rights will prevail over the Legislature’s preference for adoptive placement.” (In re Jasmine D. (2000) 78 Cal.App.4th 1339, 1350 (Jasmine D.).) 12 The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a “friendly and loving relationship,” an emotional

2020We acknowledge that this issue will be moot if the juvenile court determines that E.F. is not likely to be adopted. 33 over the Legislature’s preference for adoptive placement.” (In re Jasmine D. (2000) 78 Cal.App.4th 1339, 1350 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a “friendly and loving relationship,” an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even frequent, visits.

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In Re Jamie R.green
calctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022(People v. Accredited Surety & Casualty Co. (2019) 34 Cal.App.5th 891, 900 [“ ‘ “Failure to provide an adequate record on an issue requires that the issue be resolved against [the appellant]” ’ ”]; see also In re Jaime R. (2001) 90 Cal.App.4th 766 , 772 [a parent asserting a violation of a fundamental constitutional right “ ‘the parent must also show there was a “determinative difference” in the outcome of the proceeding by reason of the parent’s lack of counsel, such that the proceeding was rendered fundamentally unfair to the parent’ ”]; Ward v. Litowsky (1970) 5 Cal.App.3d 437, 440 [“If app

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Ward v. Litowskygreen
calctapp · 1970 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022(People v. Accredited Surety & Casualty Co. (2019) 34 Cal.App.5th 891, 900 [“ ‘ “Failure to provide an adequate record on an issue requires that the issue be resolved against [the appellant]” ’ ”]; see also In re Jaime R. (2001) 90 Cal.App.4th 766 , 772 [a parent asserting a violation of a fundamental constitutional right “ ‘the parent must also show there was a “determinative difference” in the outcome of the proceeding by reason of the parent’s lack of counsel, such that the proceeding was rendered fundamentally unfair to the parent’ ”]; Ward v. Litowsky (1970) 5 Cal.App.3d 437, 440 [“If app

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People v. Accredited Sur. & Cas. Co.green
calctapp5d · 2019 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022(People v. Accredited Surety & Casualty Co. (2019) 34 Cal.App.5th 891, 900 [“ ‘ “Failure to provide an adequate record on an issue requires that the issue be resolved against [the appellant]” ’ ”]; see also In re Jaime R. (2001) 90 Cal.App.4th 766 , 772 [a parent asserting a violation of a fundamental constitutional right “ ‘the parent must also show there was a “determinative difference” in the outcome of the proceeding by reason of the parent’s lack of counsel, such that the proceeding was rendered fundamentally unfair to the parent’ ”]; Ward v. Litowsky (1970) 5 Cal.App.3d 437, 440 [“If app

11
In Re Thomas R.green
calctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021The parent’s offer of proof ‘must be specific, setting forth the actual evidence to be produced, not merely the facts or issues to be addressed and argued.’” (Id. at pp. 611-612; see In re A.G. (2020) 58 Cal.App.5th 973 , 1006 [“a parent asserting an exception to adoption at a 366.26 hearing is not automatically entitled to a hearing, and the juvenile court may require him or her to make an offer of proof demonstrating that the parent will present specific evidence to support the claimed exception”]; M.T. v. Superior Court (2009) 178 Cal.App.4th 1170, 1180 [offer of proof permissible at sectio

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M.T. v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021The parent’s offer of proof ‘must be specific, setting forth the actual evidence to be produced, not merely the facts or issues to be addressed and argued.’” (Id. at pp. 611-612; see In re A.G. (2020) 58 Cal.App.5th 973 , 1006 [“a parent asserting an exception to adoption at a 366.26 hearing is not automatically entitled to a hearing, and the juvenile court may require him or her to make an offer of proof demonstrating that the parent will present specific evidence to support the claimed exception”]; M.T. v. Superior Court (2009) 178 Cal.App.4th 1170, 1180 [offer of proof permissible at sectio

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Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services v. Theodora T.green
calctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021The parent’s offer of proof ‘must be specific, setting forth the actual evidence to be produced, not merely the facts or issues to be addressed and argued.’” (Id. at pp. 611-612; see In re A.G. (2020) 58 Cal.App.5th 973 , 1006 [“a parent asserting an exception to adoption at a 366.26 hearing is not automatically entitled to a hearing, and the juvenile court may require him or her to make an offer of proof demonstrating that the parent will present specific evidence to support the claimed exception”]; M.T. v. Superior Court (2009) 178 Cal.App.4th 1170, 1180 [offer of proof permissible at sectio

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In Re Jonathan B.green
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018If severing the natural parent[-]child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated." ( Autumn H., supra , 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 , 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 535 ; accord, In re Jason J. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 922 , 936, 96 Cal.Rptr.3d 625 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a "friendly and loving relationship," an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even freq

2018If severing the natural parent[-]child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated." ( Autumn H., supra , 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 , 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 535 ; accord, In re Jason J. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 922 , 936, 96 Cal.Rptr.3d 625 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a "friendly and loving relationship," an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even freq

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San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency v. Anthony B.green
calctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018If severing the natural parent[-]child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated." ( Autumn H., supra , 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 , 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 535 ; accord, In re Jason J. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 922 , 936, 96 Cal.Rptr.3d 625 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a "friendly and loving relationship," an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even freq

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Beatrice M. green
calctapp · 1994
2 sentences

2018If severing the natural parent[-]child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated." ( Autumn H., supra , 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 , 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 535 ; accord, In re Jason J. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 922 , 936, 96 Cal.Rptr.3d 625 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a "friendly and loving relationship," an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even freq

2018If severing the natural parent[-]child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated." ( Autumn H., supra , 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 , 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 535 ; accord, In re Jason J. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 922 , 936, 96 Cal.Rptr.3d 625 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a "friendly and loving relationship," an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even freq

82015–2021
In Re TS green
calctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2021(In re T.S. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 1031 , 1039; In re C.F. (2011) 193 Cal.App.4th 549, 555 (C.F.).) Because a selection and implementation hearing occurs “after the court has repeatedly found the parent unable to meet the child’s needs, it is only in an extraordinary case that preservation of the parent’s rights will prevail over the Legislature’s preference for adoptive placement.” (In re Jasmine D. (2000) 78 Cal.App.4th 1339, 1350 (Jasmine D.).) 12 The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a “friendly and loving relationship,” an emotional

12021–2021
INGRID E. v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2021(In re Grace P., supra, 8 Cal.App.5th at 19 p. 611; In re A.B. (2014) 230 Cal.App.4th 1420, 1434 ; Ingrid E. v. Superior Court (1999) 75 Cal.App.4th 751, 758-759 .) 2.

12021–2021
Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services v. M.P. green
calctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2021(In re Grace P., supra, 8 Cal.App.5th at 19 p. 611; In re A.B. (2014) 230 Cal.App.4th 1420, 1434 ; Ingrid E. v. Superior Court (1999) 75 Cal.App.4th 751, 758-759 .) 2.

12021–2021
Marin County Health & Human Services v. J.B. green
calctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2021(In re Grace P., supra, 8 Cal.App.5th at 19 p. 611; In re A.B. (2014) 230 Cal.App.4th 1420, 1434 ; Ingrid E. v. Superior Court (1999) 75 Cal.App.4th 751, 758-759 .) 2.

12021–2021
Jeanette V. v. Jerry V. green
calctapp · 1998
1 sentence

2020Legal Sufficiency of Mother’s Offer of Proof It is clear, as discussed above, that under Jeanette V., supra, 68 Cal.App.4th 811 and its progeny, a parent asserting an exception to adoption at a 366.26 hearing is not automatically entitled to a hearing, and the juvenile court may require him or her to make an offer of proof demonstrating that the parent will present specific evidence to support the claimed exception.

12020–2020
In Re Elizabeth M. green
calctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2018If severing the natural parent[-]child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated." ( Autumn H., supra , 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 , 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 535 ; accord, In re Jason J. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 922 , 936, 96 Cal.Rptr.3d 625 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a "friendly and loving relationship," an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even freq

2018If severing the natural parent[-]child relationship would deprive the child of a substantial, positive emotional attachment such that the child would be greatly harmed, the preference for adoption is overcome and the natural parent's rights are not terminated." ( Autumn H., supra , 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 , 32 Cal.Rptr.2d 535 ; accord, In re Jason J. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 922 , 936, 96 Cal.Rptr.3d 625 .) The parent asserting the exception will not meet his or her burden by showing the existence of a "friendly and loving relationship," an emotional bond with the parent, or pleasant, even freq

12018–2018
In Re Stephanie M. green
cal · 1994
1 sentence

2015When two 11 or more inferences can reasonably be deduced from the facts, the reviewing court has no authority to substitute its decision for that of the trial court.' " (In re Stephanie M. (1994) 7 Cal.4th 295, 318-319 .) The beneficial parent-child relationship exception must be examined on a case-by- case basis, taking into account variables such as the "age of the child, the portion of the child's life spent in the parent's custody, the 'positive' or 'negative' effect of interaction between parent and child, and the child's particular needs." (In re Autumn H., supra, 27 Cal.App.4th at pp. 5

12015–2015

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 25u.s.c.1901 (3) USC § 25u.s.c.1912 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 17 (2014–2023) ME 3 (2019–2023)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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