The indicated report of neglect is only likely to become a problem if you are trying to work with children or with vulnerable elderly people. I am...

Do I have a case?

You are entitled to an administrative hearing on the removal. If the child was in your care for more than one year, your have some additional...

They can come back if there is a reason. I assume that your child is back in your care after the last case. That would demonstrate that you...

How can I get free/very cheap help filing an emergency petition to modify existing custody order?

You are not likely to get emergency relief on the word of a three year old. In fact, you will have some difficulty proving a case at all, unless...

Probably not after one call. It will be difficult to prove that she is the one who called. ACS is not allowed to disclose the source of the call....

Ms. Civic is correct. If the orders sets out how the exchange will happen, that is what will happen unless someone changes the order. If the order...

There is no such process. If there were another party wishing to adopt the child, you could surrender your parental rights to allow the child to be...

Can my mother keep my daughter out of state without my permission?

This is more a custody issue than a child protection issue, unless CPS gets involved again. Your state is the home state of the child if she has...

Can an attorney file for a lien for an attorney's fee before arbitration in new york state?

Mr. Lomtevas is correct. A lawyer who has unpaid fees in a matter can ask for a charging lien against amounts the client may receive in the case. ...

Can I leave my husband and move out of our marital residence with my kids without getting in trouble in family court?

Find a local lawyer who offers a free consultation and make an appointment immediately. Get some advice. Also look up a local domestic violence...