If a child is removed from the home and both parents are deemed unfit, how would they decide which grandmother would have custod

Short answer, the social worker usually decides. But not sets of grand parents could fight it out in court. Your situation may be different....

Contact your lawyer and find out what is going on. It’s difficult to make a social worker do anything, including informing you of meetings. I...

Can I file a restraining order against the parents of my granddaughters ? We live in California

Since there is a CPS case, you must file with the juvenile Dependency Court to seek custody and or visitation. You’d want to file a 388 petition,...

It depends on what the circumstances are, and what happens at your first court hearing; the Dentition Hearing. You can get them back, but it...

Can a single dad live with 9 yr old daughter in a studio. California?

Yes. Yes. And yes. If someone told you otherwise, they were either mistaken or not being truthful.

You’re in a tough situation. A child making false allegations can just be a nightmare. I would suggest that you and the father talk to a...

In my opinion, never voluntarily drug test for CPS. You are not legally required to do so, and it can only turn out bad for you. The reason why...

That’s a loaded question. It all depends on what you mean by spying. They can conduct an investigation about you and your family. The boundaries...

Every time I go to children's court for my Dcfs case I have to sit in the hallway while my case is heard can they do that?

The short answer is no, that’s not the way court hearings are supposed to be conducted. You are entitled to be present at every hearing. It’s your...

CCan dcfs take my kids if i got a note from my seizure doctor saying i can smoke ?

DCFS can take kids under the law. The important question is can you get them back, and how fast. In my humble opinion, they can only take the...