Hi, Child Welfare Services utilizes legal standards re: emotional abuse from the California penal code. You can try to litigate this matter on...

Hi, You'll first need to determine whether CA has jurisdiction over the child to order this adoption, and such an analysis will consider factors...

Hi, The following link can help you if you try to do this...

I would like to know if a judge usually goes off of CPS' recommendations

The answer to your question will vary based upon the particular judge presiding over your case, the skill of your attorney and his or her...

Can a child who is being cared for by a guardian, leave the state and country with gused Ian without non custodial parents ok?

Unless there are orders against it, the guardian usually has the power to make these types of decisions.

Can j request that my minor child speak directly with the judge in our pending guardianship termination case?

You can request that she testify, and the Court will typically honor that request if the child is of the age and maturity to understand truth from...

Can the parents sign over guardianship to a family member once CPS is involved and the child has been placed in a foster home?

My colleagues are correct. You should contact the social worker, and if there is no progress being made towards placement with you after doing so,...

Divorce attorneys

Try the "Find a Lawyer" tab on this website, and take a look at the profiles/reviews, etc. so as to make the best decision you can. Best of luck!

How much would it cost for a lawyer to help me with my child support case

I agree with the previous responder in that you should be able to show the amount of support you are already paying the mother in order to decrease...

I live in San Diego County in need of a family law attorney.

Hi, If you have a court-appointed attorney, you are likely in Juvenile Court so you should look for an attorney who works in such cases....