A discussion and analysis of 2023 developments in California dependency law, including appellate decisions, statutory changes, and rules of court.

This course covers the legal and practice standards for attorneys representing children in dependency proceedings as well as the substantive legal issues.

The course covers the law and procedures applicable to de facto parent status in juvenile dependency proceedings and the common issues that arise for attorneys repre

Federal and state laws afford foster caregivers the right to information about the child in their care and the right to participate and to be heard in juvenile court

2022 California appellate decisions and legislation, rules of court, and court forms adopted in 2022 applicable to juvenile dependency law.

A review of 2021 California appellate opinions and statutory and rule changes affecting juvenile dependency cases.