Q: Can DHS legally take my baby for criminal charges that I'd acquired before he was born?
I need help with the lawsuit. This is a definite case.
A: There are too many factors to consider to give a good answer. Like what are the charges, how long before the birth were they filed, are they still pending, how old is the baby. I can tell you however that you are entitled to a court hearing before this happens for any other reason than "emergency" conditions that exist which DHS feel endanger the child, and in all cases you are entitled to a prompt hearing before a Judge, and a court appointed attorney if you can't afford to hire one.
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