So my friend is a godmother of a infant child, she is 18 and grandparents want custody. Help?

Hi, The answer to your question will depend upon a number of factors. First, has your friend been designated the Legal Guardian of the child...

My fathers daughter has agreed on giving up his parental rights. What is the process? He also said that if that is not posible

Hi, I agree with the previous comments so will only add that a court is unlikely to terminate a father's rights to a child without someone else...

Hi, Upon the birth of your child, there may be a hospital hold placed on him or her so that Child Welfare Services social workers can...

Child wefare is investigating due to my alleged dui with minor. Does my son have to talk/interview with them if they show up at

Hi, The usual answer to the question of whether you and your child should speak with investigators from Child Welfare Services is that both of...

My daughter was never served with papers for her to go to court -her ex filed for custody.she found out today she have to go?

Hi, Yes - She should attend and be prepared to inform the Court that she had no advance notice of these proceedings. She can then request that...

Hi, I agree with the previous commenter in that you can speak to the Social Worker's supervisor. Also, speak to your attorney if you have one...

Am I able to start a new child support request? My ex wife and i have been divorced since 2001. She left the kids with me

Hi, It certainly seems that a child support modification is appropriate. If you are also unhappy with the custody arrangement, you can, within...

What are my rights against cps for being positive for thc while pregnant?

Hi, Child Welfare Services may request that you continue to test so as to prove that you do not have a problem with illegal substances. If your...

Hi, Yes - Child Welfare Services is given a broad range of powers so as to ensure that children are safe. You are not required to test, but, if...

Hello, In California can I terminate a biological father parental rights if he is in prison for over 20 years?

Hi, This process is known as a stepparent adoption, and occurs rather regularly. The easiest scenario would involve the child's father...