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I lost my rights to my daughter and the judge gave all rights to foster parent. How can I get back my parental rights back?

Evelyn's answer | Answered on April 28, 2011

It is unlikely the court terminated your parental rights without a great deal of due process and the appointment of an attorney to your case. You...

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When services are terminated, can the department move children to new county w/out notice to the parents?

Evelyn's answer | Answered on April 24, 2011

You should contact your attorney and let them know you object to removal out of county. The problem may be that it is no longer a reunification...

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Do I have a legal right to request and recieve information CPS has about me?

Evelyn's answer | Answered on April 20, 2011

You can try filing an 827 motion for disclosure of the information. You will find the forms on the Sacramento Superior Court website in the forms...

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My daughter tested positive for pot when she gave birth to her baby. cps has taken the baby, my daughter refuses to enroll into

Evelyn's answer | Answered on April 08, 2011

The law in California is clear- when a child is taken from a parent the Department (CPS) SHALL place with a suitable relative as the first...

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I am a 24 year old woman living in California. I would like to become the guardian of my younger brother (16yrs old).

Evelyn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2011

Take a look at the Sacramento Superior Court website. All of the forms to file a guardianship on on there in a simple to use format. You can even...

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What do I need to do after being notified the judge will hear my de facto parent status application?

Evelyn's answer | Answered on April 04, 2011

A Dependency Court cannot rule on your DeFacto Motion until after it has taken Jurisdiction in the case. The judge will likely just postpone...

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Parental rights when not legally seperated but physically seperated.

Evelyn's answer | Answered on March 30, 2011

Neither parent has custody orders? It would not be kidnapping to take your son. You really do need to consult an attorney and give that person...

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I live with my girlrend and her children. Recently someone reported child abuse to the police and social services.

Evelyn's answer | Answered on March 28, 2011

It sounds like you should absolutely speak with an attorney before you continue giving interviews. The best attorney would be a Dependency...

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Do i need to be represented by a different lawyer?and what type?

Evelyn's answer | Answered on March 22, 2011

You should be represented by a Dependency Attorney and the court has probably appointed one to you. You must work with your attorney to be sure...

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Unwed mother of a 6 month old baby wants to leave the father. What rights does she have to take the baby?

Evelyn's answer | Answered on March 16, 2011

I would encourage you to contact WEAVE in Sacramento for some direction and help with this. Support & Information Line:...

Evelyn Ann Cox's Answers (821)

I lost my rights to my daughter and the judge gave all rights to foster parent. How can I get back my parental rights back?

When services are terminated, can the department move children to new county w/out notice to the parents?

Do I have a legal right to request and recieve information CPS has about me?

My daughter tested positive for pot when she gave birth to her baby. cps has taken the baby, my daughter refuses to enroll into

I am a 24 year old woman living in California. I would like to become the guardian of my younger brother (16yrs old).

What do I need to do after being notified the judge will hear my de facto parent status application?

Parental rights when not legally seperated but physically seperated.

I live with my girlrend and her children. Recently someone reported child abuse to the police and social services.

Do i need to be represented by a different lawyer?and what type?

Unwed mother of a 6 month old baby wants to leave the father. What rights does she have to take the baby?