Can custody/modification after domestic abuse be changed after 5 years

Cancer is not a basis for a change in custody. Additionally, if there was prior domestic violence the abuser would have to show a completion of 52...

My niece is incarcerated for child abuse they are terminating her parental rights, she got 5 years, can she get the kids back?

It appears that you are mixing questions and fields of law together. It sounds as if there is a criminal case and a Juvenile Dependency case. In...

Parent refusing to release our child for the court ordered visits

You need to consult with a Family Law Attorney.

What do we need to temporarily foster your nice. she is one month old. and we only have a studio apartment and we both work.

It is not clear if you are talking about a CPS case. If so, you should request that CPS conduct a relative home assessment. You should attend the...

Can I get help from an attorney ? If so, what kind of attorney?

You should be looking for a civil attorney and not a criminal defense attorney.

I'm only getting 1 hour a week of supervised visits. It's been 4 months. I'm in full compliance. Should I file a 388 motion?

You should discuss this with your court appointed attorney. The legal requirements of a 388 are changed circumstances and a showing a best...

How likely is it that CPS will try to take my child?

It is common for CPS to have a parent sign a Safety Plan. Unfortunately, I have seen cases where a parent signs a Safety Plan and complies with...

My 4 children don't want to go home to their father for the reason that step mother hit them. What can I do?

You should consult with a Juvenile Dependency Attorney or Family Law Attorney. This may be an appropriate case to file an Ex Parte application...

Is a pro per plaintiff who isn't an expert and doesn't have an expert witness allowed to contest defense's expert witness ?

You do not have to be an expert to cross examine the expert. However, you should be aware that cross examining an expert witness is a difficult...

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Can I sue Child Protective Services for admittedly making mistakes/decisions that cost me my children, and as a result, my life?

You should consult with an attorney face to face. There are many factors which could determine whether you can sue CPS under these circumstances. ...