Since the child was legally adopted, parental rights were terminated as well as relatives of the birth parents.

Is drug use alone considered neglect of the child?

Substance abuse ABSOLUTELY is a ground for having a child detained from you. The issue in dependency court is whether there is a risk to the...

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT TYPE OF LAW COUNSEL WOULD I NEED TO SUE DCFS

You should consult with a personal injury lawyer.

How can I find my court date online?

Juvenile cases are confidential and will not be online. Whether you are in dependency or delinquency court, go to the clerk's office in the...

Can physical abuse play a role in the custody arrangements with other parent? How do i bring this up in court

You should seek the advice of a family law attorney. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, contact your local bar association for pro bono...

What can i do to get my daughter back after im being accused of hitting her? Whats the process? Can i sue for false aligations?

If CPS is involved, they have to file a petition in dependency court to detain the child. You need to find out if that is the case and they have...

If the county removed a child from the mom 10 days ago because their was marijuana in the moms system, can a petition

When a petition is filed in dependency court, the court will release the child to a competent adult after a background check is done. Relatives...

Can a child be released to a parent after taken into child protective services?

If a petition was filed in dependency court, the parent has to obtain a court order for release. If a petition was not filed, the parent should...

DCFS can do whatever they feel is necessary. They can exercise their detention powers by detaining the children with or without a protective...

My son jokingly said I punch as form of punishment to a classmate, the teacher called DCFS instead of speaking to him, a social

You should definitely consult with a criminal attorney immediately. The social worker is employed by DCFS and that is completely separate from law...