My friend needs a lawyer

Yes, your friend does need a lawyer. Future decisions and actions regarding this matter need to be well informed from many perspectives, including...

My children were temporarily placed with a friend by DCF. I was not present, will i receive documents through mail?

I would not wait (and hope) to receive information through the mail. The persons with whom your children are placed should have contact...

DCF does not need a warrant to remove children, however they are required to bring the case before a judge for a "shelter hearing" within 24 hours...

Can I record C.P.S. in my home ?

I would not advise recording DCF while they perform the home study, but I do understand your lack of trust. Have someone else present that could...

Why did DCF not report a failed drug test and their were children involved?

More information is needed before answering your question regarding custody. I recommend that you schedule a consultation with and attorney to...

My Friend her daughter is in Trouble in the state of Minnesota court ordered drug court father is going to Jail pending to court

The Minnesota Court will have to enter an order placing the child with the grandmother. However, before the Court can do so, a home study will have...

Whether the new child is removed depends on your current circumstances and if you have addressed child safety issues related to the prior DCF case....

Talk to your lawyer about filing a motion for reunification, get a hearing set and have the judge decide whether your children can safely be...

DCF will be notified at the birth of all future children your daughter may have. Whether the newborn will be removed from her depends on many...

Options for your inquiry/complaint within Florida DCF: Office of Civil Rights and/or Office of Inspector General. Each can be accessed through...