If you are the victim of domestic violence, you should not be turned over to immigration by the police. You and your children should immediately...

Can the Department of Justice still enter you into the child abuse data base even if you were not convicted of child abuse?

The law regarding the CACI - Child Abuse Central Index - is that the police no longer refer people to the DOJ, only the social workers refer cases...

There is a conviction charge on my criminal record. I was never convicted of this crime, how do I verify it's validity? minutes?

It is possible that the arrest alone is being used against you. You need to get copies of the arrest record since you do not remember going to...

Can I termin. my 9&11yr olds dads rights if he's been absent 8yr after abusing us & now back to prison child abuse & domestic vi

His rights can be terminated if it is done properly. You should hire an attorney to petition the court to terminate his parental rights. He must...

It sounds like the Judge did not find the evidence credible; however, once the police and child protective services investigate, it may turn into a...

I got caught shoplifting from Macys and was issued a $425 Civil Demand, do I have to pay it?

From your question, it sounds like you are a minor and your parents should have been contacted by the store. If you are indeed a minor, your...

How do I defend against accusations of child abuse that are false after the child has been removed from the home??

Your question does not say how old your child with the bruise is. Assuming the child is very young and pre-verbal, it sounds like someone at...

Ughter is back with her abusive boyfriend and on drugs. She wants to take her 1 yr old that i have raised to stay in motels etc

I would apply to become the child's guardian through Family court; however, if you believe the child is in danger or is being neglected, you should...

Newborn taken by cps

You and the father are entitled to court appointed counsel in California. Your attorney will review the facts and discuss the issues with you. ...

Who has the right to dictate your medical care?

If you are in Dependency Court, you have a court appointed attorney who can assist you with these questions. Any private alcohol or drug treatment...