When the investigation is complete, the parents will be notified as to what action cps will take. There are different scenarios that can take...

What is likely to happen if neither the respondent or counsel show for a hearing?

It may go off calendar or the court may proceed if notice is appropriate or the clerk may call the attorney and if there is just cause, the case...

When cps closes this week can they remove my baby even if I successfully complete substance abuse class?

If you have completed your programs, at least substantially, and have visited regularly, you should contact your attorney regarding filing a 388...

When can i get my child back from cws.

If you have had a detention hearing, and you appeared in court, a lawyer was appointed for you. If the detention hearing has not taken place yet,...

You must consult with a juvenile dependency attorney regarding the intervention of cps or dcfs. There are time constraints involved and you need...

Can i get my kids to come home from cps?

If you are in the dependency system, you have a court appointed attorney and you need to discuss the case with them. 3 years most probably means...

Based on the information i provided what kind of attorney should i be looking for?

You need a juvenile dependency attorney. Since you have had your first court date, which was a detention hearing, the court appointed an attorney...

Adoption of my step-son. Is step-parent adoption easy? My son and i want to make it official.

Permission is not required, however you will have to file a petition to terminate parental rights of mom. You should consult with an attorney who...

What else can i do

Contact your court appointed attorney or retain a private juvenile dependency attorney to determine the feasibility of filing a 388 petition which...

If someone was arrested with their child present during the arrest, who do we call to find out who has the child?

When the mother was arrested, law enforcement takes the child into protective custody with CPS pending release to the other parent or relative. ...