Can department of social services remove my children?: I live in coeburn vs dss drug tested me and I failed for meth my husband refused to take one they automatically removed my kids without giving me a chance to do anything I haven't had an open case in over a year and it was. Un founded myc16 year old ran away because they are going to put him in a group home then I tried to do a voluntery placement with a friend with no record I that would pass a drug screen during the partnership meeting t h ey called it me and the supervisor had a disagreement so when my 14 year old failed a drug screen for Marijuana she sent him to a group home and placed my 7 year old in foster care said the friend would have to petition court to get custody is this legal they didn't give me a chance to get clean and then wouldn't try to put my boys with somebody they know I haven't even seen or talked to my 7 yr old I have been put on waiting list for rehab and the friend has filed for custody but they said the judge may not do its custody when we go to court thurs for emergency removal hearing that it could be 4 to 6 weeks what are my options here to get my children either home or with someone they know the group home the said was done cause drug test and ange
Brandon’s answer: Yes. The department of social services can remove a child if there is an allegation of abuse or neglect, which would include continued drug use. If there was a prior finding of abuse, or neglect and child protective order entered, or a removal done previously, and Social Services was granted joint custody (even though the child remained in the home), Social Services has the authority to remove the child without an immediate hearing. If no removal order was previously entered, or child protective order, social services can remove a child but they must have a hearing within five business days. A full trial must be heard within thirty days. Courts will often appoint an attorney in these matters, if you are not able to afford one on your own.
When you’ve been separated for eight years and your spouse still refuses to sign the divorce papers is there anything we can ?: Been separated for eight years spell still refuses to sign Divorce papers after four attempts
Brandon’s answer: There are a number of steps you can take to finalize a divorce when the opposing party refuses to sign what is considered a property settlement agreement, or stipulation agreement. However, most attorney would consider this contested and charge accordingly. A court could divorce you without disposing of the assets related to the divorce, but that would depend on facts not provided in your question. I would suggest you meet with and hire an attorney to file a divorce. If there are limited, or no assets, they should be able to move the case forward to conclusion in a few months, even if the other party is refusing to co-operate. If the other party refuses to Answer the contested divorce, there are also options to have you divorced based upon their default. The best option in your case is to sit down with an attorney and discuss what your goals are related to the other parties refusal to sign and how you can effectuate a divorce in a timely manner.
Need to get before judge to remove ankle bracelet?: Ankle bracelet removel. way past time.
Brandon’s answer: If you are out on bond you can file a Motion for Bond Modification. If you have already been sentenced, and placed on ankle monitoring, you may file a Motion to Reconsider your sentence. If you have been sentenced, the determination of whether to remain on ankle monitoring is typically left to the discretion of probation. I would advise you speak with an attorney who handles criminal matters in the jurisdiction that placed you on an ankle monitor.