Child Abuse And Neglect Legal Questions

If you believe that some sort of criminal conduct has occurred where your child is the victim, you should contact the police department immediately and show them the messages from your daughter. This may lead to whoever is responsible for hitting the child being arrested, and will almost certainly lead to an ACS investigation. Additionally you can speak with an attorney regarding filing a custody suit. ... Read More

You may be able to get an order granting you a possession schedule for your grandchildren. You would have to show that denial of possession of or access to the child would significantly impair the child's physical health or emotional well-being. This is often proven by showing that you had a previous relationship with the children. Thus, denying them the relationship would significantly impair the children's physical health or emotional well-being. Did the children ever live with you? Did you see them regularly before your child died? These and many other questions would need to be explored. Also, the mom might agree to a schedule once you file suit. ... Read More

Obviously, the child can live in any safe place. However, if her biological parents are not willing to agree for her to live somewhere else, a court case would have to be opened for someone to get conservatorship of the child. If one of the parents will agree that the child can live with a relative, there is a form that a parent could sign to give the other relatives the right to care for the child, enroll the child in school, etc.... Read More

You need to discuss your case with counsel here in Florida about contingency fee representation which means you pay nothing unless you win. We are precluded from soliciting your case so you have to research and contact one of us. You may have a claim but more facts are needed to know. ... Read More

Unfortunately, these cases are based on more than just being a good parent.  You should have either been appointed an attorney for the DCF case or should seek to have representation as this is serious and could impact your parental rights in the future as well.  Typically, you can go to trial and dispute the allegations and still engage in services to get your children back.  You can ask for referrals for those things that DCF wants you to do to get your children back.  It will help you in the long run, because if you do not win at trial then you will be starting at the beginning and that will prolong the reunfication with the children. An attorney is very helpful and necesary in these cases.  ... Read More