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We are being false reported to cps by a family member and the child isnt even in our home yet,it has just went into court
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Answered on April 22, 2012
From what I can tell, it looks like you are trying to get the child that is the subject of the court proceeding. If so, it could delay and cause...
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What does privacy mean?
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Answered on April 11, 2012
Call the police. Find out who he is and you may have grounds for a harassment restraining order. That is creepy, intimidating, and scary. Your...
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How do I go about finding the identity of the person or persons who have filed a complaint of neglect or abuse to CPS?
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Answered on April 11, 2012
You have no right to know. The reasoning is to not deter persons from reporting and possibly facing retaliation. Your best bet is to ask around...
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Is it legal for social services to interview my 3 year old about a child abuse allegation without a parent present?
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Answered on April 09, 2012
Frankly, unless the interviewer is trained in forensic interviewing, they have no idea HOW to interview a child for abuse or neglect. Whatever a...
Is failure to protect a misdameanor or a felony
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Answered on April 07, 2012
Failure to protect is dependency. Get a good lawyer that understands interviewing protocols, child hearsay exception issues. Hire a lawyer who does...
My sister is an unfit mother and neglects her children, how can my husband and I get custody?
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Answered on April 07, 2012
Guardianship court may be the answer. I dont practice in your state , but apply for guardianship. You could always call cps regarding concerns but...
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Can a child molestation charge be removed from record?
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Answered on April 07, 2012
Take case to another lawyer, yes! A person can withdraw plea for several grounds, although not an easy process, I have done this several times....
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My son's daycare reported to DFCS of bruises on his back, in fact, they're birth marks. What's can we to do to clear our names?
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Answered on April 07, 2012
I practice in California. CPS should clear you with "unfounded" since you have proof that marks are not bruises. The cps investigation and findings...
How long does it take for a hospital to inform CPS or DCF of a newborn testing positive for drugs?
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Answered on April 03, 2012
Usually, is this at delivery? A check up? If mom tests positive at delivery baby gets tested they make a mandated report and cps is notified...
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1 yr old daughter
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Answered on March 31, 2012
If you still retain medical rights at this point DEMAND testing. Have your attorney seek second opinions. There are brilliant doctors out there who...
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