Have any of the lawyers here heard of a judge putting neglect charges on a parents for allowing a toddler to sleep in their bed?

I'm not in NY either but my experience in MA has been similar to Atty. Farley's in CA. I have not heard of judges insist on neglect being...

My friend got 55 years in prison while pleading not guilty for child molestation is that right?

I don't practice in Texas but it is not uncommon around the country for sentences after conviction at trial to be significantly higher than the...

What are the rights of a maternal grandparent for visitation when the (foster grandmother) has guardianship?

There was an out of state case on this question on Avvo a few days ago, with several answers that boil down to your daughter has the right to not...

Have spouse remove belongings from house in temp orders?

You can certainly ask. The court may find that it is not be a reasonable burden to place on your husband while he is living in temporary...

See the answers a CT attorney and I posted to your other question. And contact Ellington Attorney Michael Agranoff, who knows a lot about CT DCF...

It may be that DCF didn't open a case. If the worker investigated and found that the allegation she was investigating was not something that put...

How many years am I looking at if convicted of child abuse in great bodily injury?

Set up a private consultation with a criminal defense attorney in your area. Stop admitting elements of the crime you are charged with in a public...

If I give up guardianship can my 20 year old niece become guardian of her 2 siblings ages 15 & 17?

Under the new guardianship law, you can file with the court seeking to resign and ask the court to appoint her as your successor guardian. If both...

What is the mileage cut off for Massachusetts regarding "long distance visitation" ?

I agreed with the other two answers but a factor you didn't mention in your question is quite important -- if you are moving out of state, the...

My daughter gave up custody of her 3 yr old son but still has visitations we have not heard from the father in over 2 months,

I wholeheartedly agree with Atty. Taylor's referring you to the grandparent visitation statute and form. You do need to answer your underlying...