Has the Department of Family and Children Services (DCFS) received a report or claim of child neglect or abuse against you? If DFCS has stepped into your life, it is a vital time for you to contact an attorney and make certain you are knowledgeable of your rights as a parent. Unfortunately, DFCS does not always advise parents all the options that are available to them and that's why you need a skilled and experienced attorney to help you through this difficult time.
When a child is abused, neglected, unattended without proper parental control and not getting the education required by law or the care required for physical, mental or emotional development, he/she can be determined as deprived. Did you know that if an individual has knowledge of negative living conditions affecting the well-being of a child, they can file a deprivation action?
It is imperative that you contact an attorney early in deprivation cases in order to prevent DFCS from taking the child into custody and prevent the case from going to court.
Typical grounds for deprivation include:
- Unstable Housing
- Failure to Protect from Domestic Violence
- Inability to Meet a Child's Special Mental Health Needs
- Unresolved Substance Abuse Issues
- Unstable Employment
It is imperative that you have a skilled experienced attorney represent you if you are involved in a case with DFCS and or the Juvenile Court System. The attorneys at The Wren Law Firm have successfully represented clients in DFCS cases. Don't try to take on the system by yourself, call The Wren Law Firm today for a consultation!
