In re L.L.
Juan L. and Veronica C. are the unmarried parents of L. L., a three-year-old girl. Juan L. appeals from the juvenile courts order denying modification under Welfare and Institutions Code section 388[1]and ending his parental rights under section 366.26. He claims that the court abused its discretion in denying his modification request to institute family maintenance services and vacate the hearing at which parental rights could be ended. He also claims, in essence, that the beneficial-relationship exception applies against the courts order ending his parental rights. Veronica C. appeals from the courts order ending her parental rights on the ground that there is no substantial evidence to support the order. The juvenile court relied on evidence that Veronica C. was incapable of safely raising L. L. because of her continued substance abuse and other problems and that Juan L., though not similarly afflicted, could not ensure that no harm would come to L. L. if she remained in his care. The court ruled correctly as it is the best interest of L. L. that governs in these circumstances, and Court affirm the orders.
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