Q: My daughter was removed from my home for being a threat to my other children. State wants child support. What can I do?
Daughter had become physically violent and a threat to the safety of my self and my other 2 children and was removed from my home by defac.
A:
If she is in DFCS care you are going to have to pay child support. You need to speak with someone about representation in the juvenile court case. You are entitled to court appointed representation in a juvenile dependency case if you meet the income requirements.
I've dealt with this situation before, and there really isn't a good resolution other than to see that the child gets the mental health treatment they need to keep her and the other children safe. DFCS should be able to provide financial assistance while you are working a case plan to get this process started (i.e. psych eval and treatment). Take advantage of the services you are offered, pay your support, and work on getting her well enough to come back home and continue treatment there. Good luck to you and your family.
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