CHILDREN AND THE LAW
...Dependency Petitions
......Periodic Review Hearings
.........Returning Minor to Parents
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At each review hearing, minor must be returned to parents unless court determines by preponderance of evidence return detrimental; social worker bears burden of proof.

While F had shown positive change via therapy and DV classes, whether he had actually changed remained an issue, and there remained a substantial risk of harm to C should she be returned to his care.

Substantial evidence did not support finding that returning Cs to mother's physical custody would create substantial risk of detriment to their safety, protection, or physical or emotional well-being.

Return of child to parents determined by child’s well being at time of review hearing; court must consider effect of return on child.

Returning minor to parents at Selection and Implementation Hearing.