You've come to the right place. Whether you are a parent, child, single, or married a family law attorney can help.
FindLaw's Lawyer Directory is the largest online directory of attorneys. Browse more than one million listings, covering everything from criminal defense to personal injury to estate planning.
It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:
Because these decisions are so serious and affect fundamental rights, it is very important that, if a juvenile case involves you or your child, you consult an attorney who can advise you more specifically about the court process as it relates to your case.
The child in a delinquency case has a right to an attorney; a parent in a dependency (abuse and neglect) case has a right to an attorney; and the court must appoint an attorney for the child in an abuse and neglect case unless the court finds the child would not benefit from the appointment.
Juvenile dependency is an area of law that was intended to protect children who may have been abused or neglected by their parents or guardians. The legal process is typically triggered after a referral is made to Child Protective Services (DCFS, CPS, HSA, CFS) stating that a child has been abused or neglected. The referral may come from an ex-spouse, neighbour, physician, therapist, teacher or from law enforcement. Upon receipt of this referral, CPS will initiate a child abuse investigation and if they suspect that a child is at imminent risk of being mistreated or abused, a social worker will conduct an emergency detention of the child from the parent’s custody and a detention hearing will take place within 3 court days. At the detention hearing, CPS will present evidence why continued detention of the child is necessary and file a petition charging the parents with abuse.
7 Day Notices of Removal: If you are a foster parent or relative caregiver and CPS attempts to remove a child placed in your home, they are required to give 7 days notice before removal (w/ exceptions) and notify you of your rights to appeal this decision. We represent individuals who wish to challenge these removal efforts.
301 contracts require parents to complete a range of educational programs addressing issues from domestic violence to substance abuse. The contract may require the parent to participate in individual and conjoint counseling, parenting classes, medical training to meet a child’s special needs and drug/alcohol testing. It is important to consult with an attorney before entering into a 301 contract. We represent parents during contract negotiations to attain the most favorable terms for parents ensuring they are limited in scope and time.
The first court proceeding is referred to as the Detention Hearing and the following issues are addressed: 1) The parent's arraignment; 2) Placement and Visitation Orders; 3) Selection of future court dates including a trial schedule in the event the matter can not be resolved through attorney negotiations.
Experienced Child Dependency attorneys can make ALL the difference in you stopping DCFS CPS from taking your kids (if you are under investigation), or can help get your children back if taken already. To depend upon an overworked, court-appointed lawyer is tantamount to admitting defeat.
There is no one more passionate and involved in DCFS, CPS, Juvenile Dependency cases in California than Vincent W. Davis and his crew of dedicated and focused, like-thinking associate attorneys.
Mr. Davis obtained is Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Loyola Marymount University and his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School of Southern California.
Carol A. Baidas graduated from University of Scranton with a Bachelor of Arts in History in 1986. Ms. Baidas received her Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University , Claude W. Petit School of Law in 1989. Ms.
State Bar of California, 1987#N#U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 1987#N#U.S. District Court for the Central District of California 1987#N#U.S. Supreme Court, 1997
Slaveia Iankoulova graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, with a minor in Human Rights in 2005. In 2009, Ms. Iankoulova received her Juris Doctorate from Western State University, College of Law in Fullerton, California. Ms.
When you talk to me, Vincent W. Davis, you can be sure of one thing, that I am listening. Child Protective Services (CPS or DCFS) and your accusers have their story, and it is our job to make sure that your story is heard and we keep your family together.
Juvenile dependency lawyers can represent parents that may be facing the harsh possibility of losing their children. If you are accused of neglect, abuse or abandonment, and have had your child taken away from you and put into protective custody, a juvenile dependency lawyer can help you. An experienced attorney can represent you in court matters and help you get your child back, or protect you from the possibility of losing your child.
Juvenile Dependency involves children who have been abandoned by their parents or caretakers and who have suffered physical or emotional harm. Drug use, exposure to domestic violence, mental illness, sexual abuse and medical neglect are all reasons that a parent or caretaker can lose their children. Dependency also refers to those children who have special and unique problems that cannot be taken care of by their parent or caretaker.
In juvenile dependency cases, when a child has been abused, abandoned or neglected, or if they have special needs that the parent or caretaker is unable to provide proper care for, an informal investigation takes place. The child may then be removed from his/her home and stay in foster care or with a close relative until the case is held in juvenile court.
Our business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 6:00PM PST. However, we can be reached 24/7 by calling 1 (714) 971-8000. We offer a free 30 minute case evaluation with one of our family law attorneys. When calling after hours please indicate the best time for returning your call. If you prefer to email us, please use [email protected] or use our mail-form here.
Here are the steps you need to know: The Right to a Trial. You have the right to a trial. At your trial, the judge will make a decision if the statements in the petition are true. If you are going to have a trial, the judge will inform you of the trial date at your first hearing.
CLOSING DATE: Continuous Filing#N#If interested in becoming an interpreter, please check the Judicial Council page on becoming an interpreter.
Any candidate offered a contract by the Glenn Superior Court will be required to submit to Live Scan Fingerprinting as a condition of the contractual agreement, should an offer be made.