Q: I need help I believe my civil rights have been violated by CPS
Hi my name is and I need some help CPS took my children without conducting a proper investigation...and had then split up and placed with family members..but when I ask about a case plan and when can I see them says I dont have a case plan and can't even get a chance to regaincustody...what can I do in this situation
A: The State is required to give you due process with a plan to determine if you may regain custody. All you need to do to make sure you are receiving the process is that is due is to have an attorney represent you. If you can afford a private attorney, hire one NOW - search for attorneys handling juvenile dependency cases. If you can't afford a private attorney (which would cost thousands of dollars), the Court must appoint an attorney to represent you at no charge.
A: You have the right to have an attorney provided to you in the dependency case. You should consider setting up a time to meet with him or her to discuss this matter and obtain all of the answers that you need and have him or her take the time to explain what is going on. You do have the right to obtain a private attorney and can do that if you do not believe that the appointed counsel is providing you with the representation or information that you need.
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