If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Share Is your ex-spouse trying to destroy your relationship with your children? If this is the situation, you are facing a case of parental alienation. Alienation can take many forms, including neglect, emotional abuse, participation in dangerous activities, and mental [...]
Share Allegations of child neglect are both frightening and life changing. Accusations of it can impact all aspects of your life. Every case is different. If neglect and/or abuse have been determined, the Department of Social Services and Child Protective Services will fight to take your children away from you. If you are a teacher [...]
Share Were you contacted by Child Protective Services? If the answer is yes, you have every reason to be concerned about your rights as a parent. If a CPS worker comes to your door, it means that someone has accused you of neglect or abuse. A CPS worker has the power to remove your child [...]
Share Are you considering divorce? Do you and your children feel neglected by your spouse because he is never around? Are you trying to show that he will not be a good candidate for child custody? If you are trying to establish a history of neglect, you must show: · A pattern of behavior that [...]
Share Unfortunately, every year in Southern California, thousands of children are abused and neglected. When a case of child abuse or neglect is reported, the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services is required to conduct an investigation within 72 hours to investigate the situation. The department works with the police department to determine who [...]
Share Emancipation of a minor is “the legal term for releasing a child from parental control and responsibility.” A child usually asks for emancipation for reasons of abuse, neglect or just wanting to be an independent adult. A parent has the legal responsibility to pay child support until his or her child is emancipated by [...]
Share California law protects the interests of all children. If it is determined that the parents are unfit and the child is in danger, California can terminate the parental rights. Reasons for this to happen include the child is suffering from some type of abuse, or the parents cannot take care of him or her [...]
Share Every day in California and the rest of the country, a couple is heading for divorce court. I wonder how many of these couples tried everything possible to save their marriage before walking into that courtroom. You would be surprised at some of the reasons people end their marriage. Reasons include: · Financial problems [...]
Share You’ve been ordered to have supervised visits with your children. What does that entail? The State of California’s policy is to protect the best interests of a child whose parents have visitation issues within the family court system. A supervised visit with a third party is ordered by the court for special situations. The [...]
Share Protecting children from abuse and neglect is an individual’s responsibility. If you suspect your child is being abused or neglected by your ex-spouse, it is your duty to report it – trust your instincts – you can protect the child, even save his or her life. You do not need actual evidence. The National [...]
