Can the Juvenile Court order your children detained at the Detentional Hearing without one parent being represented by a lawyer?

If a parent comes to a Juvenile Dependency detention hearing and refuses counsel - it will not delay or prevent the detention of the children. The...

You are involved in an on going juvenile dependency case and you have an attorney appointed to you. Contact that attorney as they are the best...

My 16 year old son was charged with PC 488 for an $8.00 item. What is the possible outcome?

I would see what the public defender says and go from there. In adult court - he would be able to take a class and be done with this. I can't see...

Can I get my husband's kids with a criminal background?

Find yourself a Juvenile Dependency attorney. Pay them. You need to get in to court and get "Presumed Mother" status. This will give you a voice...

If you have a CPS case and there is "court next week," then you have a court appointed attorney and a case plan you should be following. Contact...

How can I get my kids back and report her abuse ?

You need to consult with a Juvenile Dependency attorney.

My caregiver is telling people that I have mental issues.

If your caregiver, or anyone else, has threatened you with bodily harm, call the police. That is a crime. I am changing the category to criminal...

Your best bet is to ask the social worker you have been dealing with whether you are able to move at this time. You say there are still services...

What happens to my younger child when older sibling refuses to make appropriate choices that cause order in which removal?

When Child Protective Services takes minor children from a home - there will be a Detention Hearing within 72 hours. At that hearing, if the minor...

How to submit a court file as a related case as evidence?

Go ahead and get a sealed certified copy. You know what the material is and if you want to get it in - that would help ensure that result. I...