Which would be better, become a foster parent or file for guardianship?

Filing a guardianship petition will result in an evaluation of your home and your suitability to provide for the children. If the parents agree...

Non custodial parent living in hawaii , how to gain custody of child in san diego because CPS has taken child out of mother home

You need a Juvenile Dependency Attorney in California. Now that you have been contacted by CPS - you can ask the court for a court appointed...

Is my ex-husband violating restraining order by monitoring my personal life & whereabouts through interrogation of our children?

There is no easy fix to your situation. You should not be allowing your out of control ex continue to rule your life. You should consult a...

The adoptive parents of my daughter are willing to give her back to me how do we do this in california....legally? what forms ?

First you should contact the attorney who represented you in the Dependency action to make sure there will not be any problems with you trying to...

I need to know if I as a grandparent can file for emergency temporary custody if I have a criminal history.

Your chances of passing muster in a guardianship petition are much better than in a juvenile dependency proceeding. With your set of circumstances...

I am getting a divorce, can the court appoint an attorney for me?

Your attorney may be able to get fees from the other side since you do not work and presumably the other side does.

My Father Has Custody of my 3 boys, and wants to give them back to me. What do we do should I attach anything to the 388 petitio

You mention a 388 petition which is used in California Juvenile Dependency cases. Do not do ANYTHING until you speak with an attorney in your area...

Can you please read the following and tell me who has Mothers's Day weekend?

that is confusing but - mom's get mother's day - dad's get dad's day. What it is trying to tell you is : Mom gets the whole weekend even if its...

Filing court papers for case- custody / support

You are always the Respondent in all filings going forward in that jurisdiction.

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Why did cps call and ask to come to my home?

Child Protective Services must ensure the home they are sending a child to is safe. That is likely the reason they want to see your hoe before...