What is the time frame for a parten to lose there rights toa child who they have not seen or talk to in a year ?

It sounds like your son was possibly involved in a CPS case involving his mother and then was returned or placed with you. It is difficult to...

My partner and I are currently fostering a child. A judge has decided the mother deserves a second chance. What are our options?

In addition to filing for DeFacto Status, you should file an "Objection to Removal" and file for Prospective Adoptive Parent Status if the timing...

A report to the CACI Index is there forever. You have to request a greivance hearing objecting to such a report soon after it is put on there. ...

How do I get my son home?

You have been involved with Child Protective Services (CPS) for three years - presumably getting reunification services related to a substance...

I have two out of control special needs adopted bio brothers. What if I cant provide the level of care they need?

Adoptions can be rescinded in California in certain very limited circumstances. Essentially, you would need to show some kind of fraud on the part...

If the district attorney does not file on my sales case can social services still take my baby from me

Social Services (Child Protective Services or CPS) does not use the same set of laws or rules as the District Attorney (DA). The DA has to be able...

My mom wants custody of my nephew my sister and baby daddy doesnt treat him well How can my mom get custody?

How old is the child? Does the child get regular medical care? Has the child been immunized? You say the child is crying all the time and it...

Can a hospital accuse you of child abuse put a police hold on your child and not tell you that they ruled it out?

If the hospital has ruled out child abuse - you need to be pro-active and get the medical record immediately and provide a copy to CPS, the police...

Why was i never contacted by cps when there were many complaints to cps about my daughters well being?

You need to sit down with an attorney who does CPS cases in your area. When you say "a few years later i find this out by a court report and...

How can I get some sort of temporary custody of my godchild, in the event that something were to happen to her mother.

I think what you are asking is - how do I keep my goddaughter out of CPS custody - can I set something up to prevent that? The answer is a probate...