In re R.M.
Mother, A.M., appeals from the October 17, 2012, and December 11, 2012, orders denying mother’s modification petitions and terminating her parental rights for R.M. (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 395.1.)[1]
I.M., an infant was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a congenital condition that could cause liver failure and necessitate liver transplant. While at the hospital, mother displayed mental health disorders. I.M. and R.M. were detained in separate placements. After reunification services were terminated, mother began domestic violence counseling and additional therapy. The juvenile court denied her section 388 petition. On the day of the section 366.26 hearing, mother filed another section 388 petition, which was again denied. I.M. was placed in long-term foster care as a medically fragile child and parental rights were terminated for R.M. so that she could be adopted by her caretaker. This appeal is from the denial of mother’s two section 388 petitions and from the order terminating parental rights for R.M.
Mother asserts the juvenile court abused its discretion and erred in denying the section 388 petitions. Mother also argues the beneficial relationship exception was established and the court erred by not considering a legal guardianship instead of adoption. We conclude the record supports the orders of the juvenile court. We affirm.
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