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CPS, local police, outstanding warrant, I was not arrested, my child was taken into custody,

Martin's answer | Answered on February 28, 2015

If CPS had your child in a carseat, why were they called? The hospital is a mandatory reporter and they suspected that the child would not be safe...

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If i have kids that's in the dcfs system in the foster parent has been abusing my daughter's.can i press charges against

Martin's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

You are in dependency court and you either have a court appointed attorney or you have retained counsel. If you have evidence of the abuse, you...

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DCFS completely dismissed my concerns of my 3 little girls placed with Dad. I have concrete evidence, What can I do?

Martin's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

You are in dependency court and DCFS views you as an offending party and will not give you any slack. You have a court appointed attorney who can...

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Is it too late to sign over temporary guardianship to a family member?

Martin's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

You are in dependency court and the guardianship issue will be addressed at the Welfare & Inst Code 366.26 hearing. You need to speak to an atty...

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Illegal removal of Infant taken into protective custody at time of discharge due to caretaker absence!?

Martin's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

Mom has an appointed attorney in dependency court. You cannot get an answer on this site. It is a complicated system that requires the expertise of...

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Can i have my parental rights reinstated?

Martin's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

You need to provide more facts. If the adoption was not ordered, was there an order terminating parental rights? You should see if there were attys...

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If the father of my child isn't on the birth certificate, do I still need to gain consent for my husband to adopt?

Martin's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

To file a step-parent adoption, you will need to terminate the father's parental rights even though he isn't on the BC. You do need consent or ask...

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What cost's will I be looking at for a adoption that I know the parents will contest?

Martin's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

The parents' parental rights will have to be terminated before you can adopt. From the facts, you have had Legal Guard for over 6 months so you...

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My niece needs a lawyer to help her fight for custody of her children. How much will it cost?

Martin's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

She can get a referral from her local bar asso for low income parties or go to legal aide who represents parties for free.

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How do I get guardianship over my first cousin's daughter quickly after having her in my home for almost two years?

Martin's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

Go to probate court and file for temporary guardianship ASAP!

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