In re H.H.
Appellant C.H. (father) appeals from the juvenile courts February 18, 2009 order terminating parental rights in 14-year-old H.H. and 10-year-old J.H. under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26.[1] Father contends that the juvenile court abused its discretion in refusing his request to have H.H. testify regarding her desire to be adopted by her maternal grandparents, and therefore the order terminating parental rights must be reversed. We find that even if H.H. should have been allowed to testify, the absence of her testimony caused no prejudice, in view of the other evidence that was before the trial court.
Father also contends that the juvenile courts visitation orders of May 2008 and July 2008 must be reversed because the juvenile court inappropriately delegated discretion to the minors and H.H.s therapist. Court hold the July 2008 order is not appealable and the appeal from the May 2008 order has been forfeited.[2] Even if the orders were reviewed on the merits, the orders did not improperly delegate discretion for visitation to the minors or H.H.s therapist.
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