Writ Petition Juvenile Dependency Court

A writ petition is an emergency request asking the Court of Appeal to review a juvenile court decision before a termination hearing occurs. Certain orders — especially the setting of a 366.26 hearing — require parents to file a writ instead of a traditional appeal. Writs move quickly, and the deadlines are extremely short. I help parents prepare accurate, timely writ petitions that clearly identify legal errors and preserve issues for later review. If you received a writ advisement notice, you must act immediately. A writ may be your only chance to challenge the court's decision before parental rights are terminated.