Can Department of Children and Family Services take my child away from me

Antoinette is correct. DCFS can/will remove your child from your care if they believe that the child is at substantial risk of abuse or neglect if...

My husband needs a criminal background exemption, what can I do if CPS denies it?

If your criminal exemption is denied there is not much you can do short of asking your husband to move out from the home. I would suggest that you...

A substantiated report without further intervention means that you are going to be reported to the child abuse central index but that DCFS has...

What action do i need to take to appeal cps allegation for concern of mental illness and they have no evidence.

A detention hearing is an arraignment. A petition is filed by DCFS giving a parent notice of why DCFS believes that the children should be removed...

There will be a hearing within 48 hours from detention of the child. The Judge will be addressing whether or not: (1) there is a substantial...

My attorney received an order and modifications from my exes attorney re: visitation, didn't provide it & lied about receipt

You should speak with your attorney and explain why you are upset and see if the matter can be resolved between the two of you. If you are unhappy...

Dcfs wants to livescan me to legally return child.

It depends what the warrant is for, how old the warrant is and what state it is from. My experience is that DCFS will give you an opportunity to...

When do cps typically close a case when ur already in family maintenence for 11 months?

I have been told that DCFS stops getting federal funding on a case after 12 months of family maintenance services and therefore typically makes...

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I feel my daughter was taken by DCFS unlawfully. How can I get help

There will be a hearing within 48 hours from detention of the child. The Judge will be addressing whether or not: (1) there is a substantial...

What steps do a grandparent have to do to obtain temporary custody for grandchildren in custody with DCFS?

Are the children currently in foster care or with other relatives? If the children are already with other relatives your chances of getting the...