I was stressed out so I ask my sister to take tempory custody of my kids and cps took custody can the do that

DCS has 72 hours to investigate and decide if they are going to file a petition. If they do, you will be appointed an attorney and can ask for a...

Can I stop an adoption for my daughter already in progress?

The questions I would have are: Was the relinquishment paperwork reviewed with you by a neutral party with no interest in the adoptive parents'...

I'm now married and my husband wants to adopt my daughter. I am the only parent on the birth certificate.

Regardless of whether the father is named on the birth certificate, he still must be given notice and an opportunity to defend. From the facts...

Will I be able to adopt our child?

We live in interesting times, don't we? Setting aside you and your spouse being of the same gender, a child has historically been presumed to be...

Do I need a juvenile attorney for my son?

Your son will be provided a court appointed attorney by the Court, very early in the proceedings. Until that happens, if you want to consult with...

What all powers does a juvenile probation officer have?

You should consider the probation officer as the 'right hand' of the Judge, charged with supervising and monitoring the probationer for the Judge,...

Due to budgetary concerns of the County office which pays for the guardian ad litem or best interests attorney, the judges in Maricopa County are...

Because a POA is revocable at will by you and you retain all parental rights, CPS may still take action if warranted to protect the child if there...

If I sign over my parental rights do I have to pay child support

Your RIGHTS to make decisions regarding the child are ended by termination. Your RESPONSIBILITIES to support the child are only ended by someone...

Can CPS give a foster family preference for adoption over a blood relative?

There are competing preferences here. Placement with a relative is a recognized preference under the law. However, a preference can be overcome...