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Does a State Child Services order supersede a County Restraining Order?

Asked on Sep 28th, 2014 on Child Custody - Washington
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I'm the Foster child relative placement for my 3 nephews. I've been caring for them for a month during an accusations of abuse investigation. The Mother went to the children's school & accused the Father of abusing the children, she claimed she was suicidal over the incident & feared for the children's lives. The school immediately called the police and child protection services. The children were placed with me during the investigation. The children have had the well child exam required by child services, they’ve been interviewed by the County Sheriff investigator as well as the Father has also. The Father received a letter from child services stating the accusations of alleged abuse by him were unfounded. The child services has approved unrestricted visitation for the Father and restricted supervised visitation for the Mother. Both have had 2 visits with the children with no issues. 2 days ago the Father received a County restraining order from the Mother, naming the children, the premises & possessions. It was based on the already investigated alleged abuse. It was served by the County Sheriff. The couple are not married. She is not a U.S. citizen, the Father is a U.S. citizen and an Enrolled Native American. The children are U.S. citizens and Enrolled Native Americans as well. Does the visitation order still stand after receiving the recent restraining order made by the Mother? She has been living at a safe house during this time and the Father lives in the home he pays rent for.
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The most recent order supersedes. Who issues the restraining order? A court. County's don't issue orders. Call the entity that issued the order, explain the situation and find out what's going on. Or call CPS and find out what's going on. Most importantly, until you know, abide by the most recent order.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2014 at 2:48 AM

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