Family
Mar. 25, 2025
In Re M.V. shows legal burden on parents remains steep in dependency cases
The appellate court's decision to uphold a trial judge's ruling in In Re M.V. illuminates the broad discretion judges wield in dependency court, where a single decision can permanently determine a family's future.
Eric W. Meyer
Partner
Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers, LLP
Eric W. Meyer is an experienced litigator and has experience in domestic violence cases and family law matters.
Parenthood is a sacred right, but the recent appellate ruling of
In Re M.V. (2025) 225 Cal.Rptr.3d is a
further example of the power of the state when the rights of parents and safety
of children conflict. In this case, even when the biological parents appeared
to have been rehabilitated and followed the recommendations of the court.
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