What if I signed a voluntary temporary placement until safety plan is conducted, can I still get my kids back on my own?

What you signed was "voluntary" although CPS worker told you you "had to" or else children will go to foster care. CPS cannot remove your child...

My ex boyfriend took my 2 month old from me. What can I do?

You need to hire an attorney immediately! Without any court orders in place both parents have equal rights and there is nothing you can do to...

Would a judge rule that no one besides the father is allowed to visit the child? (I.e. his significant other, family).

A judge will only rule you cannot be around the child if it would not be in the child's best interest - she can request it from the judge but...

Do I have to let me 6yr old son see his dad on his weekends if my exs family is telling me he is using drugs again?

First, going off the assumption you have court orders, you should file a motion to modify and request a drug test and allege family violence- they...

Are there Pro Bono family/civil attorneys?

There are several organizations that will give you free advice and direct you to pro bono/civil attorneys. One of them is the Legal Advocacy...

Absolutely not! She is in contempt of court for not following a court order and turning over the child as the court order states. You need to hire...

Was I served or not?

Service is a way the court ensures you are aware that you must be in court, since you signed a paper resetting the date, the court will see you...

What can I expect by filing banruptcy in my situation?

You cannot choose to pay back friends and family members over credit card companies. In the eyes of the court, they are all creditors and should...

I got arrested for theft under $50 but have previous charges in another state. Will they pull my record from the other state?

It is very unlikely but depends on the jurisdiction you are in. In larger cities they are usually too busy to pull up a record from other states...