Juvenile dependency laws in California are extremely confusing to you as a parent, a grandparent or other caregiver. Oftentimes, calls are placed to the Department of Social Services by neighbors, disgruntled spouses, school officials or doctors and you may not even be aware you are being investigated until you are notified that your child is being removed from your home for ‘their safety’. Fortunately, the attorneys at Rizio and Nelson are fully versed on the statutes that govern juvenile dependency cases in California and we are only a phone call away. The courts must allow you time to contact an attorney of your choosing to assist you in defending against abuse, neglect and other charges that might be filed against you or when your child has been removed from your home and placed in a shelter or foster care.
Sometimes your child is taken away from you and the ultimate charges are being brought against someone who has been taking care of your child while you were at work. These cases can be even more confusing for you as you were not able to defend yourself against having your child removed from your care. Generally a social worker or other official will contact you and ask you for information regarding other relatives where the child may stay while the investigation continues. If your child is removed from your care, the official has only two days (work days) to file a petition with the court to ask to make your child a dependent of the court. During these two days you will need competent legal assistance to defend your position in these proceedings.
At Rizio & Nelson we are uniquely qualified to assist you with your juvenile dependency case. Please call us immediately any time day or night for competent legal assistance and let us help you through this very difficult and confusing time. |
