Am I technically allowed to keep my kids from staying with ex if I feel they are unsafe there?

This is tough question. A lot will depend on the judge. There are various motions that you should bring now to prevent a finding that you are...

Can CPS take my son when he is born?

Yes. Where a parent has had rights terminated in a prior CPS case, the facts of the prior case can be used against you now, unless you...

No, the statutory timelines ran 6 months after your friend was 18 years old, unfortunately. You would have had to file a government tort claim,...

If the juvenile court terminated parental rights to children, which you claim happened, and you have more kids and the Department learns of this,...

I was hit with a surprise temp. restraining under untrue circumstances. i am sitting at my first court date unsure of defense

Start with telling the court you want a contested hearing no the temporary order. Bring witnesses to prove that the statements and claims made by...

Is someone allowed to press charges against me in a child abuse case if CPS closes the case as substantiated?

You do need to retain a competent attorney to help you. Try NACC.org (national association of cousel for children) and look for an expert in your...

I need help on my custody my child

If she is abusing your child you must report it to the Child Protective Services (CPS) hotline or you might be found to have failed to protect your...

Procedure for moveaway cases in CA.

Agree with my colleagues. Also, have to add, that the court has the duty to make any decision based on the best interests of the child. Arguably,...

Taking custody of grandson

Agree with my colleagues; this is a guardianship matter, not a child custody matter.

A trial was held without my being present i wasnt offered services for my child wasnt allowed visitation

A parent in a dependency matter is entitled to notice and lack of notice is a per se due process violation resulting in reversal and remand for new...