Can mother get her kids taken from children's services if she tests positive for marijuana?
Yes, if there is a nexus between the substance abuse and risk to the children.
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Yes, if there is a nexus between the substance abuse and risk to the children.
Since you are in the dependency system, you are entitled to a court appointed lawyer. If you have already had a detention hearing, a lawyer would...
Not having an "open case" has nothing to do with it! Go consult with a juvenile dependency attorney immediately .
Before you do anything rash, consult with an attorney re your "evidence" and see if they believe it is in your best interest to proceed against...
i assume that you are in dependency court. Your grandson was released to you since relatives have preference under the law at this stage of the...
You must go to the hearing. It is a detention hearing and the court will appoint an attorney to represent you if you cannot afford to hire a...
Yes, he can file a step-parent adoption. He would have to file a petition to terminate the bio father's parental rights.
Follow Mr. Randall's advice. We are both experienced juvenile dependency attorneys and he knows what he's talking about!
The process is long and tedious. The social worker, based on your facts, will not submit a favorable recommendation. You should advise your...
Since your parental rights were terminated, you will have to file for an independent adoption or legal guardianship. Legally, you are the child's...