How do I get my kids Home faster?

If your children have been removed by DCF and you have been ordered to appear in juvenile court, you will need an attorney to represent and assist...

As I understand your question, your ex received temporary custody of the child thru juvenile court. The DCF and juvenile court cases expired in...

I am sorry you were caught in the middle of this. There is no way to know if your father is going to jail and if so, for how long. That is up to...

CPS and substance abuse

If the juvenile court is involved with your case, I strongly urge you to contact your attorney (either paid or assigned by the court after your...

How do I file abandonment? What are the requirements?

If you are seeking to terminate her parental rights, then yes, you will need a lawyer. The standard of proof is high in such cases and the...

You do not say why he wants a DNA test. That said, it is difficult, but not impossible to re-open a judgment of paternity. Good cause or fraud is...

Is my ex-wife responsible for picking up my son after summer break?

Without reviewing the surrounding clauses in the document, an argument could be made that the summer break could be considered a change in custody,...

If a 18 year old runs away because she was convinced by her dad that never had any contact with her can I get her?

Darn auto correct! There appears to be a bit of information missing from this question. Once a child turns 18, he/she is legally an adult and...

Besides the cop yelling at you to put it out and "don't you know it's bad for your health" speech? Atty. DeMatteo is correct--not much.

Are DCFS legally able to do this?

Due to the scarcity of information in your question, generally speaking, if your DCF case was never in juvenile court, and is merely an open case,...