Can Spokane Washington Child-protective services be sued if they placed a 3 year old child in a home that was a friend of

The type of claim you are referring to is called negligent investigation. They are difficult suits to litigate and win because there are several...

Washington State serving question.

The notice/service requirements vary by county. You will want to check the local rules. Your post does not indicate which county the proceeding is...

It sounds as though your attorney agreed to waive a shelter care hearing or fact-finding hearing. There is nothing to appeal in the dependency...

Maybe my kid

If he is unwilling to hire an attorney, he will need to file and proceed with a parentage case representing himself. It can be done, but it will be...

If my ex gave my sealed psych eval to CPS and now they ignore all my reports of abuse, do I have grounds for dismiss his?

You said your ex is seeking a restraining order against you. Has he filed a motion or is he threatening to do so? You seem to be confusing family...

In what court do I file a claim against

I am going to reiterate what the other attorneys encouraged you to do: consult with a local attorney. In addition to the reasons suggested by the...

If the motion I asked for was not ruled in my favor, but I have new information that should change the outcome is that

If you want the same motion reheard because you have new information, you should file and serve a motion for reconsideration. Take a look at Civil...

I was awarded emergency custody after a 6 year long battle because i was able to prove significant neglect

As far as procedure is concerned, the next step will be a return hearing to see if the visitation arrangement set during the emergency hearing...

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Founded letters issued by CPS must be appealed within 30 days. Failure to do so will waive any appeal rights. However, you indicated that you...

Until 2012 I had a WA child support case worker, even though out of WA. They sent it to my the other state and I had a case work

If I were you, I would focus on maintaining communications with your case worker, rather than whether they are in statutory compliance regarding...