This is regarding; Guardianship or Adoption , need to know what would be best for minor children in our matter. Thank you.

Legal guardianship does not terminate the parental rights of the parents, whereas adoption does. Whichever plan you decide upon, the issue is to...

If you really are a lawyer, try reading the rules of evidence. You may want to focus on the rules relative to cross ex of a declarant spouting...

As a juvenile dependency attorney for 38 years, I can definitely tell you that since your parental rights were terminated, you did not comply with...

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Can a mother whose rights have been terminated, request guardianship over the foster mother who has guardianship now?

If your daughter was in foster care, then your parental rights were terminated in the dependency court. You would have to file a 388 petition...

My son is in a juvenile detention center & his rights are being denined , how can I contact the right attorney?

You need to consult with a juvenile delinquency attorney. If your son is represented by the public defender, contact that office.

Dcfs case of abuse and neglection but child is living with mom without a court order what happens.?

You do not specify whether DCFS filed a petition in dependency court. There is no such thing as a sentence in dependency cases. It is not a...

How can a mother find proof from her closed juvenile dependency case, that her rights have been terminated?

You can go to the clerk's office and get a copy of the minute order that terminated parental rights. You will have to have ID and give them the...

Do I need a family law lawyer

CA is a no fault jurisdiction. That means that it is irrelevant that he is having an affair. You can proceed with the divorce in pro per, which...

If a professional process server is involved, they will no what to do.

CPS came to my door twice to see my children without a warrant. I said no. Do I need an attorney at this point?

CPS is legally obligated to investigate all referrals. If you have nothing to hide, you should cooperate. If they get a warrant, it could be for...