It's not clear whether you are being criminally charged or if this is a juvenile matter alleging neglect. In cases where DSS is involved, both...

Stop smoking now. If you and/or the baby test positive for drugs, the hospital is required to call DSS. DSS will investigate you and your home...

Consult with a family law attorney if you are going after child support or defending a custody action. But if the mother is looking to terminate...

I'd suggest talking to an attorney in your area about filing a motion to change custody, alleging change of circumstances. If the abuse is...

Are you talking about the pre-adjudication hearing (for attorneys only) or the adjudication? If you mean the adjudication, juvenile law is its own...

The parents can try, even this long after any events, but the decision to actually file anything is reserved for the personnel of the Department of...

Never attempt to terminate anyone's parental rights without an attorney, as this is indeed a constitutional issue and the courts bend over...

It depends on whether there was time for his attorney to arrange for his appearance. If this is the first hearing since the child was removed from...

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I’d need more information to attempt to answer this. Was child placed with relatives or family friend? Did you sign a safety plan? Did you speak to...

Every time children are removed from homes parents are appointed attorneys with experience in juvenile law. Unless you don’t qualify for an...