If you had legal conservatorship it should have been handled during the divorce. At 17, as long as mom’s home is a known unsafe place you can let...

Depends. They often try to give the parents support and training to “fix” the family first before they terminate. But often parents do not do what...

You should consult with an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney and cps is removing your children then ask the court to appoint one for you....

Your court order should specify the times for pick up and return. Parents can always agree to other times but in absence of agreement the decree...

CPS will push to get what they can voluntarily. You do not have to voluntarily give them anything. They are trying to determine if there is a case...

The criminal case is brought by the state and the civil case is brought by you and they are separate and you can file against him. In fact, you...

There is a presumption that the child benefits from regular contact with both parents. You should get court orders in place so there are ground...

If he actually harmed one of the children there would be legal recourses but for now you are not indicating he has actually done anything. You have...

Question. Can cps try to drug test me even tho that’s not my baby ?

This is about the child not you. They are required to ensure the child is in a safe and secure placement. That can mean an investigation into all...

My ex blocks 30 days each summer but never takes them yet threatens Court if the child leaves the house with me during those day

That’s not how this works. The one hour wait time is very generous. I usually recommend 15 min and 30 to be generous. Keep a log and keep records...