What is the test for terminating the parental rights of a minor?

When a juvenile court concludes that the party with the burden of proof did not carry the burden and the court rejects a detriment claim and terminates parental rights, the first issue on appeal is whether the evidence compels a finding for appellant as a matter of law. (Roesch v. De Mota (1944) 24 Cal.2d 563, 570-571.) "Specifically, the question becomes whether the appellant's evidence was (1) 'uncontradicted and unimpeached' and (2) 'of such a character and weight as to leave no room for a judicial determination that it was insufficient to support a finding.'" (In re I.W. (2009) 180 Cal.App.4th 1517, 1528.) If appellant prevails, then the next question is whether the existence of that relationship constituted a "compelling reason for determining that termination would be detrimental" ( 366.26, subd. (c)(1)(B)), thus rendering the juvenile court's termination order an abuse

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