In re I.R. CA6
The biological father in this juvenile dependency proceeding challenges the juvenile court’s order giving the child’s stepfather presumed parent status under Family Code section 7611, subdivision (d). He also challenges a finding under Family Code section 7612, subdivision (c) that it would be detrimental to the child to recognize only two of the parents. As we will explain, we conclude that the finding of detriment if only two parents are recognized is not supported by substantial evidence. We will therefore reverse the order that made both the father and the stepfather presumed parents, and remand the matter to allow the juvenile court to determine which of the conflicting presumptions of parentage should control under these circumstances. (Fam. Code, § 7612, subd. (b). Unspecified statutory references are to the Family Code.)
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