Could I sue for emotional distress, our daughter was taken away under false charges against us 2 years ago, now they're dismised

I agree with all of the other attorneys. If your daughter was abused while in foster care, the cause of action would be against CPS agency that...

Are these signs of child sexual abuse?

You should immediately get a medical exam for your son. Why do you use this caretaker if you have suspicions? If you contact CPS, you will be...

If the subpoena was properly served, he need to appear or the court can issue a warrant for arrest. You should call the party that issued the...

Juvenile court- need help to file an disagreement with the judges judgement orders or object to the orders

In order to change or modify an order in dependency court, you have to file a 388 Petition. Your court appointed lawyer can tell you what the...

If I place a restraining order on my roommate who will have to leave the house?

Not enough facts. Is it a home that one of you own, or a rental. If a rental, who is on the lease? This may rise to a domestic violence...

Stepparent adoption

You will have to terminate the parental rights of the mother. Based on these facts, that will be difficult if she contests the termination.

Temporary guardianship

If the children are not in the dependency system, you need to file in probate court for temp guardianship. You need to prove that the best...

CWS is recommending that my daughters father be given full custody because he is the non offending parent. how can i fight this?

If you mean CPS, not CWS, you are in juvenile dependency court. If your youngest is under 3 years of age, you only have 6 months of reunification...

Who determines the amount of spousal support in a divorce case? A judge or the 2 parties?

The judge always has the ultimate decision. As long as the MSA is fair and not as the result of undue influence, the judge will follow it.

Can Juvenile Ct judge override a county recommendation of a foster placement?

You are in the dependency system and you do not have standing to be represented by counsel, unless you have de facto status., The judge has the...