I'm a parent of a child in dcfs ,and I want to know if I transfer custody to a family member

You can't just transfer custody if the child is in the system. That is up to the court to decide. Were these family members investigated by DCFS?...

Can I get my great grand daughter who is in foster and is up for adoption

Have you ever had custody of her or a relationship? Do you have visitation rights? You need to provide more facts. Specify if the parents' rights...

Should I be worried about my daughters physical well being and emotional and mental well being, or does he not have a chance.

You need to provide more facts. Is there a custody order and, if so, what are the custody and visitation orders? Has he filed anything to be...

No, they cannot force them to adopt, but they can make your life miserable in the process. Have the other family members talk to the social...

Can i move to another state before the judge orders for dcfs to remove my son?

Without a court order, you can do what you want. If you tested positive for meth, a judge will sign the warrant for removal and a protective...

What is the proper route/form to file to change the surname of my son post joint custody hearing?

Do you have a judgment of paternity? If not, you need to get one. There are forms that you can get online or go to the self help center at the...

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If I have cps case and just got my son back in my care two months ago can cps remove him again 11days to move out unexpectedl

That depends on whether there were conditions attached to the release to you. Were you required to live with your grandma? Assuming that the court...

Is Guardianship of my granddaughter possible is she's under CPS custody-both Mom and dad agree to it?

Since the child is in dependency court, you need to specify if the parents reunification has been terminated. Only until that happens, can the...

I requested a restraining order in juvenile court against my ex a year ago. They said it would transfer to family law.

In order to answer, you need to specify if this was in dependency court and was jurisdiction terminated with a juvenile custody order filed?

Indian heritage in juvenile dependency case

There are procedures that the court has to follow regarding The Indian Child Welfare Act. Are you or any of your relatives registered with a...