Can a child be emancipated from parents at 14 in California if the parents are committing crimes?

Emancipation is difficult to get granted because it entirely takes your parents off the financial hook even if they hit the lottery or inherit...

I need a attorney to represent my case to sue the Dept of Dcfs and the county? Its a civil rights matter. (San Bernardino COUNTY

Start with the attorney who represents you in the Dependency case. There’s missing information required before you can get meaningful advice. ...

Exercise your right to remain silent. Stop posting case facts in a public forum. Time to hire a lawyer, and what you say is then confidential.

I am filing a restraining order against my abusive boyfriend today. I need help. He wont leave!

He might have said enough to talk to the police about whether he made “criminal threats”. If so, you should be able to request an emergency...

If a person is getting out of jail do they have to parole to the city where the crime was committed or can they go just about an

Inmates are usually paroled to their county of residence; but the default is the county where the crime happened.

Somebody called Child Protective Services on my family how do I find out who called?

If a case gets filed you may figure out who called when you receive a Detention report and maybe police reports that are attached; but you don’t...

Can a bounty hunter legally threaten and attempt to coerce a third party (not a co-signer) while looking for bail-jumper?

If they knew a child was at risk, and they felt CPS should know, it seems like they’d have already made the call. I concur with the earlier...

If what you say is true, without question you can change your plea. If you are mistaken, you may still have a basis to change your plea given the...

What can I do regarding Drug use by my childs father?

Contact a family law lawyer. You have options. Getting CPS involved might not be the best tactical option given anticipated allegations of...

Can I the grandma get temp custody if I go to a methadone clinic?

It depends. It isn’t necessarily a complete roadblock, but it won’t help. You might want to hire a lawyer to help you improve your chances.