California Court of Appeal

In a mother's appeal of the juvenile court's order declaring her minor son a dependent child pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 300(a), the order is affirmed over contentions that the court erred when it: 1) assumed permanent jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), Fam. Code section 3400 et seq., after officials and a supreme court judge from minor's "home state" of Japan unambiguously and repeatedly stated it was inappropriate under their legal system for a Japanese court to communicate with the juvenile court regarding this case; 2) failed to advise her that she could commence a separate custody action in Japan; and 3) found minor a dependent under subdivision (a) of Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, rather than under subdivision (b) of that statute.

Appellate Information

• Decided 09/25/2015
• Published 09/25/2015

Judges

• BENKE

Court

• California Court of Appeal

Counsel