In re J.G. CA4/1
Jorge G. (Father) appeals an order in the Welfare and Institutions Code section 300 dependency proceeding for J.G., granting sole legal and physical custody of J.G. to M.R. (Mother). Specifically, Father challenges the juvenile court’s denial of his request to be elevated to presumed parent status pursuant to Family Code section 7611, subdivision (d). Father also contends he was prejudiced because the court did not rule on his presumed status until after the six-month family maintenance review hearing, following J.G.’s placement with Mother at the disposition hearing. Based on our review of the record, we conclude there is substantial evidence to support the court’s finding that Father had not fully developed a parental relationship with J.G. and therefore did not qualify for presumed status. Father was not prejudiced by the timing of such finding because an earlier ruling denying Father presumed status would not have changed the outcome of the custody orders.
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