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Differences Between Guardianship, Adoption and De Facto Parents Placements in Juvenile Dependency and CPS Cases Juvenile dependency courts are designed to protect the best interests of the minors they serve. Therefore, dependency courts must ensure that the safety and well-being…

How Does the Juvenile Court Have Jurisdiction Over Your Juvenile Dependency / CPS Case? Juvenile dependency matters, and CPS cases are complicated. If you have a juvenile dependency case or a CPS case, the dependency court will decide whether your…

What are the different types of Fathers in Juvenile Dependency and CPS Cases in 2022? Different types of fathers? It may sound strange and confusing, but if you are dealing with dependency court and cases involving Child Protective Services (CPS),…

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN CALIFORNIA – (PC 273.5 AND PC 243(e)(1)) Criminal courts in California take domestic violence cases very seriously. When responding to a possible domestic violence incident, law enforcement authorities are legally required to investigate the incident and issue…

The Serious Impact of Domestic Violence on Children – Juvenile Dependency 101 Many parents facing a juvenile dependency case due to domestic or intimate partner violence feel fear over the uncertainty that lies ahead of them and shame for their…