In re Clarence H.
S. H. (Mother) and Clarence H., Sr. (Father)(collectively, Parents) appeal a juvenile court order terminating their parental rights to their son, Clarence H. (Clarence), born in October 2003. They contend the appointment of a guardian ad litem for Mother violated her rights to due process and was unsupported by substantial evidence, the court erred in summarily denying Mothers petition to modify, and the beneficial relationship exception to adoption should have been applied. The Sonoma County Human Services Department (Department) concedes the appointment of a guardian ad litem violated Mothers due process rights but argues the violation was not prejudicial.
The order terminating Parents parental rights is reversed and the matter is remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.
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