In re Virginia R.
Appellant appeals after the juvenile court ordered permanent plans of legal guardianship for his minor daughters and another permanent planned living arrangement for his minor son. under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26. (Statutory references are to the Welf. and Inst. Code unless otherwise specified.) Appellant contends the court erred by giving complete discretion to Virginia and Ashley's legal guardians to determine the frequency and duration of his visitation. Appellant further contends the court and the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (Agency) failed to comply with the notice requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) (25 U.S.C. S 1901 et seq.).
Court conclude the court's visitation order failed to specify the frequency and duration of Steven's visits with the minors. Court further conclude the court and Agency did not comply with ICWA's notice requirements. Accordingly, court reverse the judgment and remand the matter for a new visitation order that specifies the frequency and duration of visits and for proper ICWA notice.
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