How do I get a restraining order changed so that I can visit my boyfriend in jail?

He should take DV classes and you should get in therapy. Once you have both benefitted from your services, if you still think contact is a good...

If a certain PD depts. and officer(s) refuse to take a criminal reports for ACTUAL crimes, what can one do?

I agree with the other attorneys. Some departments allow you to file a report online - it's easy and simple.

Contact the social worker and request visits. Be reachable when you get a call back and flexible as to the time and day of your visit (especially...

You should be appointed a public defender. You can also hire a private attorney.

How likely are grandparents to get guardianship of baby vs. foster parents having already gained custody of other siblings?

It appears the mother already lost children due to her substance abuse or other issues. If the youngest is not yet in CPS care, you may want to act...

Do I have the right to child support in this very unique situation?

Yes you can. Follow the advice left by the other attorneys. Also know that he could request time with the child.

What can I do about this situation? Can cps take my kids? Can they take me too? Lol jk

I also agree with Ms. Cox. Exposing your children to domestic violence is harmful to them and may be grounds for them to be removed from your care.

Is there anyone who can help me decide when to report my concerns for the well-being of a child?

Call DCSF or 911. Let them decide from there.

Will I need to have witnesses and evidence as the respondent in a family court lawsuit that has been set for trial?

I would consult another attorney if I were you. For paternity, if you and your husband were married and living together, there is a rebuttable...

If my therapist reports an incident of child abuse against my mother, will she lose her job (she works at a school)?

I agree that you have a realistic concern. However, I don't know if the therapist would report the abuse if it happened in the past and you were...