Should I still give my son to his father after my son was brought to me with feces on his underwear and was also hungry, and dir

Short answer: It appears that father was involved in Dependency Court proceedings and the matter has been closed. The child was returned to...

How to remove judge from case?

Short answer: While a Judge can be removed - there are particular times and reasons for such requests that are authorized. There is no basis to...

Step-Sibling Issues, legal rights in CA?

Short answer: You and your child to be's father both have equal parental rights and responsibilities. The ultimate responsibility that trumps all...

Short answer: If you agreed to a 20K settlement, then at the time your lawyer discussed that settlement offer with you, you must have asked, and...

My daughter lives in Texas n I live in California but my kid danger abuse what can I do since I can't afford a lawyer

Short answer: it is unclear whether your child is currently involved in Tx child protective court proceedings. If not, and you have reliable...

Short answer: There is an important distinction between an 'open investigation' by CPS vs. an open Court case. If there is no open Court case then...

What can I do if my 15&16 yr old were temp. placed w/ godmother now alienated from me? Hating & Refusing 2go2 visits& 2c me.

Short answer: As other counsel indicated, an issue of this sort is very complex and best answered by an attorney who has access to all the case...

Does an investigation have to be conducted 4 drug usage 4 a parent when the parent is non-custodial, children don't live w him?

Short answer: Assuming CPS has received a reliable report, and/or you have a past that includes drug convicts or prior Dependency case(s) involving...

Being a non custodial parent I was told CPS was notified of drug usage and sales at my home what does it matter?

Short answer: Assuming CPS has received a reliable report, and/or you have a past that includes drug convicts or prior Dependency case(s) involving...

If I have an open case with DCFS for my 14 month old son for drugs who's in foster care, but I'm clean and six weeks pregnant

Short answer: Yes - you should expect that they will. They will also be assessing whether your treatment program participation, drug tests and...