Q: I am scheduled to got to court in a few days. It is with cps. They want me and my husband to attend anger management and
Parenting classes. Along with drug and alcohol screenings. We were wrongfully accused of robbing a store. They came in and raided our home and since then cps has been on our case. Neither one of us were charged with the crime. Need to know what the next step for us would be.
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I would like to know more about you and your children and your personal details to best advise you as, what to do next. I do think you should see a lawyer before you make any agreements with CPS. They can ruin lives. They do need to investigate you, but they often go too far.
You should visit with an experienced lawyer who has dealt with CPS before. I am available if you are in Houston and my first consultation would be free. If not my office, you should definitely see an attorney before you go to court.
Did the State file charges against you in family court? If so, I would like to see the charges.
A judge will make sure that CPS shows proof that you have endangered your children before they give you requirements, etc.
As a "good faith" move, you should probably agree to the Anger Management, but do not agree to anything more without getting a lawyer first. You can ask the court for more time to get a lawyer if you need.
Good Luck!
A: You need to retain a lawyer. CPS can be difficult to deal with and they can remove your kids
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