In re Julia S.
Efrain G., Jr., (Efrain) appeals the judgment declaring his daughter, Julia S., free from his custody and control (Fam. Code, 7822) upon the petition of Julia's stepfather, Lloyd C. (Lloyd), and has filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus. In his appeal, Efrain contends there is no substantial evidence supporting the trial court's findings pursuant to Family Code section 7822, subdivision (a), that he "left" Julia in the care and custody of her mother, S.C., failed to support Julia and attempt to communicate with her for one year, and intended to abandon her. In both the appeal and the petition, Efrain contends he received ineffective assistance of counsel and the failure of Lloyd and the court to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) constitutes reversible error. Court conclude there was no proper ICWA inquiry, and reject the remaining contentions.
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