Category Archives: Child Advocates
Challenging An Allegation Of Child Abuse Or Neglect In A Dependency Case
Parents usually strive to deliver what is best for their children, and make conscious efforts on a regular basis to put their children first. Allegations of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment turn these notions on their head, and put parents in the position of defending their fitness in dependency proceedings. The dependency process is… Read More »
Actions That Can Lead To Temporary Custody By A Relative
Parents are historically and legally viewed as the individuals in the best position to care for their child, and the law requires a lengthy process and egregious conduct before this presumption will be overlooked. In fact, it is rare for a non-parent to receive any parental authority, and in many cases, non-parents have no… Read More »
Dependency And The Dangers Of The Foster Care System
Any parent, if asked, would admit, without hesitation, that parenting is easily the most difficult task they will ever face. The difficulties of parenting are counterbalanced with the joy of seeing one’s child grow and develop into a unique individual. However, this dynamic can be swiftly and severely interrupted if the State opens a… Read More »
Jurisdiction In Child Custody Cases
Parents going through a divorce or separation are often primarily concerned with how child custody arrangements will be established, an issue that parents can negotiate, but a court must approve. Such discrete oversight is employed in child custody matters because the child’s welfare is at stake, and children do not have the capacity or… Read More »
Child Advocates In Dependency Proceedings
The process of removing a child from the home following allegations of abuse or neglect is traumatic for both the child and the parent. Dependency is the process used to remove a child from the home, and place them under the authority of government when the child’s safety or health is perceived to be… Read More »
