1 usa: child protective services. what is this organization called in your state? Have you obtained / downloaded your states practice guidelines?
Child Protective Services is called something different State by State in the USA. Their 'Guidelines' can vary State by State. If you ever find yourself being investigated by or needing Child Protective Services assistance, make sure to obtain your States CPS Guidelines. Before cooperating or moving forward with CPS, get a copy of your States CPS Guidelines to save possible heartache. If you are up against false allegations of abuse, if CPS supports the finding of abuse, find out how many days you have to formally object. In Utah, once DCFS supports an allegation of abuse, the person accused only has *30 days* to file a formal objection call a 'Notice of Agency Action' to object to the supported abuse finding. DCFS does not follow the criminal statute of limitations. Child Protective Services (CPS) is involved in family Court in several ways, including: Investigates reports of child abuse or neglect, The State or agencys attorney represents CPS in Court, Judges rely on CPS reports when making decisons about a child's living arangements, CPS may make placement changes if all parties agree. A CPS worker may escalate a case to the legal system if they believe a child is in immediate danger. The Judge can make a number of decisons, including: Appointing a Guardian, Ordering child support, Ordering abusive family members out fo the household, Removing children from the home, and Terminating parental rights.
Obtaining DCFS reports: Contact your local CPS office to request any and all reports. You will need to submit a GRAMA to obtain reports. Reports are usualy NOT available immediately and have associated fees.
2 Custodial interference
Custodial interference occurs when someone intentionally prevents or disrupts the legal custody arrangement of a child, often by taking, hiding, or detaining the child in violation of a custody order or agreement. This can involve a parent, guardian, or anyone else who is supposed to follow a court's custody directives. Laws and definitions can vary by jurisdiction, but generally, custodial interference is considered a serious offense due to the potential harm to the child's well-being and stability. Make sure to read up on your State's Custodial Interference Laws, and know what to do in the event your parenting-time is withheld. If you need further support click the link below.
4 afcc court professionals
Danielle Pollack founder of NSPO (National Safe Parents Organization) and Tina Swithin founder of One Mom's Battle LLC would like you to believe that AFCC therapists are profiting off the misfortunes of Court minors and reuniting children with abusers. Tina Swithin would like you to believe that following her family Court opinion and tactics will bring your children to safety; when in fact listening to Tina Swithin and enforce child abuse for your child(ren) and enforce your own parental alienation. My AFCC Family Court therapist was able to guide me in knowing what to say and what to do in all family Court settings, while helping me remain focused on my child(ren)'s best interest. There are good and bad apples in every profession, ask around your local community for trusted AFCC referrals.
AFCC is the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts – the premier interdisciplinary and international association of professionals dedicated to the resolution of family conflict. AFCC members include many of the leading practitioners, researchers, educators and policymakers in the family court arena. AFCC provides training and education, and does not license, certify or regulate the practice of its members.
AFCC is the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts – the premier interdisciplinary and international association of professionals dedicated to the resolution of family conflict. AFCC members include many of the leading practitioners, researchers, educators and policymakers in the family court arena. AFCC provides training and education, and does not license, certify or regulate the practice of its members.
5 Supervised visitation
If a child has expereinced abuse at the hands of a loved one, depending on the severity of abuse, supervised visits can be granted and ordered. If a parent is up against false allegations in family court, a trained professional supervior is imperative to get to the bottom of the family dynamic. A trained professional supervisor adds safety for the truly safe protective parent and most importantly the child(ren). Getting to the bottom of who the truly abusive parent is and who the truly protective parent is can take months and sometimes years. Sometimes, both parents exhibit abusive behaviors. The Court proceeds with caution on any and all allegations, when up against allegations sometimes your only option becomes proving your character over time during a very lengthy expensive Court process. If you are unable to find the time and money for supervisied visits during your lengthy Court process, there is a possibility you will not 'graduate' beyond supervised visits, and likely will not gain any additional parent time/custody. Abuse, accusations, and/or false allegations create extremely long and expensive Court litigation for all parties involved. My hope is that this site helps more litigating parents find agreements in mediation. When one or the other party is high conflict, it is extremely difficult to find agreements. Sometimes, high conflict / high profile / domestic violence need to go to trial. Do not sign any agreements that you know will put any parties in danger. The Supervised Visitation Network is an international membership network that establishes standards, promotes education and advances professionalism in the field of supervised visitation. We are an international non-profit membership organization that is a network of agencies and individuals who are passionate about ensuring that children can have safe, conflict-free access to parents and caregivers with whom they do not reside. Children who need these essential services may live with a parent who is in conflict with the other, in foster care or with a relative.