How would I be able to get records from false children services cases

You can file a motion under Welfare and Institutions code section 827 to get the records. You can find directions on how to complete the forms on...

In California, can a referral assessment determined to be "substantiated" be disputed or appealed?

If you were reported to the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI - you have a limited time to request a grievance hearing. They should have given you...

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Can I appoint guardianship if baby is in CPS custody but not ward of court?

As long as there is a petition pending before the Juvenile Dependency Court -there is no other court (family or probate) that will entertain a...

Can we as parents report (police or CPS) that our son, 24 was abused by a 17 year old male babysitter 14 years ago

Of course you can report it. Although the abuser may not be prosecuted - you may help prevent him from harming other children. It is generally...

State: California Would a judge even consider terminating temporary guardianship after 10 years?

The judge will do what is in the best interest of the child. Your job is to put your best effort into getting the information in front of the...

CPS, local police, outstanding warrant, I was not arrested, my child was taken into custody,

Find a Juvenile Dependency lawyer. A family law or criminal lawyer will be of no use to you unless they also do Juvenile Dependency law. When...

Is it too late to sign over temporary guardianship to a family member?

Once the Juvenile Dependency Court has jurisdiction, you cannot file anything in family court or juvenile court to try and change custody. The...

My daughter, 11 years old, was served with a restraining order at school, taken out of class & given paperwork by a Sheriff.

Wow. My first thought is - how outrageous. I think you should have been served as the parent of this minor - but it appears the sheriff thought...

Can cps interfere

If you have made substantive progress to prevent the problems that lead to the first removal - you can avoid another CPS removal. If, for...

I have a 5 year old domestic violence conviction. This is about to be dismissed. How can I get 50/50 custody of my 6 year old ?

You ex and the mediators may be relying on Family Code section 3044 which tells the court that your conviction for domestic violence (DV) creates a...