In the state of MD, should/could CPS become involved if there are 4 kids (ages 17-2 yrs) 2 female, 2 male, living in one room?

I do not practice in Maryland but I suspect, as in Massachusetts, the answer would be "it depends". If someone reports the family, CPS would...

In a Contempt hearing can a judge make a party abide by the original order? The girls in this are almost 9 &10 yrs old.

The purpose of a contempt hearing is for the judge to decide if the defendant has violated a clear and specific court order. So, it is all about...

Attorney Mike Agranoff of Ellington, office website linked below, concentrates his practice in DCF cases. Your sister will want to have her...

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How do i start the process of getting Joint Custody. The Mother is currently living in Me, I live in Ma.

It sounds from what you stated as if you will need to discuss the matter with an attorney in Maine. If the child has lived in Maine with the mother...

If Im 19 And Live In Mass, am I Able to adopt ? Im Work And Im In College. i have 8 nieces and nephews practically raised them.

Any adult (that is person over 18) may adopt in Massachusetts. There is a detailed application that one has to fill out and, if you pass the...

Can I sue my dad for neglect?

I am so sorry that your dad has been such a slug about his responsibilities toward you. I don't practice in WA but, if I understand correctly,...

Girlfriend ex threatened reporting me to child services for inappropriately touching their daughter. Accusation has no basis.

I agree with Attorney Reinert that you should consult with a lawyer. Since the threat is to report you to child protective services, though, I...

My nephew is 5 months old got hurt what should i do in this whole situtationthey trying to charge me with child abuse

And, as Attorney Poulson said on your other question - Stop talking to the police and anyone other than your attorney.

How do you determine who has custody in a temporary custody order?

From my reading of what you wrote that the order says, the judge has provided for joint legal custody and shared physical custody. For details of...

If they told you you were going to get a fine in the mail, it was probably store or mall security. "A fine in the mail" is not something that would...