Will the Court appoint me an attorney if I cannot afford to hire one?
The answer is “NO.” Now, having said that, if you [...]
What is a “Guardian Ad Litem?”
The Guardian Ad Litem is an attorney who has been [...]
CPS wants me to do a “Service Plan.” What does this mean?
The Service Plan consists of a list of things for [...]
CPS has my children. Will I ever get them back?
It depends. You have a year to prove yourself to [...]
CPS wants me to take a drug test. What should I do?
You know whether you will pass. If you will pass, [...]
I am embarrassed to tell my family about my CPS case. What should I do?
If your family can help you in any way, financial, [...]
CPS tells me I don’t need a lawyer at the emergency court hearing. Is this true?
You need a lawyer. CPS is represented by the District [...]
CPS is telling me my children have been physically abused. What should I do?
Physical abuse usually occurs in one of two instances: 1. [...]
CPS is telling me my children have been neglected. What should I do?
“Neglect” means different things to different people. Ask questions. Seek [...]
CPS is telling me my children have been sexually abused. What should I do?
Please do not say, “I don’t believe it” or “that’s [...]