In re Pamela H.
Lacy W. (mother) appeals juvenile court exit orders terminating dependency jurisdiction pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 362.4,[1] awarding sole legal and physical custody of her daughter Pamela to Pamela's father, John P., and granting mother once a week, two-hour, visits with Pamela, which visits could not be increased in length or frequency unless mother establishes independent housing and is consistent with her counseling appointments. The visitation order further states that if disputes arise regarding custody or visitation, the parties are required to contact Tulare County Family Court Services and participate in mediation before filing further proceedings.
Mother contends the exit orders must be reversed because the juvenile court: (1) did not have authority to award custody of Pamela to John because the court never found him to be Pamela's presumed father; and (2) improperly interfered with the family court's jurisdiction by imposing conditions for increasing visitation and limiting the parties' access to the family court. We disagree and affirm.
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