Is there a way to get cps out of the picture?
You cannot sign guardianship over to your sister because you have no legal authority over the children. The State (CPS) does, as you appear to be...
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You cannot sign guardianship over to your sister because you have no legal authority over the children. The State (CPS) does, as you appear to be...
You need to get advice and do it quickly. They clearly think this is SNAT (Suspected Non-accidental Trauma). I realize you have nothing to...
Arizona needs to have jurisdiction. If the kids were here when the alleged abuse occurred, there is probably (arguably) Emergency Jurisdiction...
They would not reopen the case. But the prior allegation is still in CHILDS. (This is the database that Arizona uses to track abuse allegations.) ...
Here is an article that might help you understand the CPS role in investigations. Medical neglect cases (what this appears to be) are tremendously...
There is no such thing as a guardianship "...till the year 2018." Guardianships CAN stay in place until the child emancipates, but also are...
If this State is involved, they need to be involved in any waiver of arrears. Sounds like the State might be owed money in this matter, too. ...
CPS taking notes about the situation is nothing more then the worker doing their job. As long as it is not investigated, there is nothing to worry...
It is possible to do...but it is going to rely heavily on the circumstances. The fact that you were charged as an adult at age 14 leads me to...
You need a lawyer. This is not an 'emergency' and there may be jurisdictional issues.