Las Vegas, NV asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Custody for California

Q: How can I get my kids back?

CPS DETAINED MY KIDS IN MAY 2019(i went to jail later that month) • CPS DIDNT HAVE A WARRANT AND DIDNT MAKE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO KEEP KIDS AT HOME OR REUNITE THE KIDS WITH MOM • I WAS LOOKING AT 3-5 IN PRISON AND MY ATTORNEY TOLD ME I SHOULD WAIVE REUNIFICATION SO THEY CAN GO WITH MY MOM. • DUE TO COVID I GOT OUT IN SEPT 2020 (if I would have known I’d be out in less then 18m I never would have signed anything) • CPS NEVER OFFERED ME THE CHANCE TO REUNIFY ATTER GETTING OUT EARLY. • EVEN THOUGH LIVED THERE AND WAS AND STILL AM ACTIVE IN THIER LIVES EVDAY. MY MOM DOESNT DO ANYTHING FOR THE KIDS BUT USE THEN AS PAWNS TO HURT ME IF SMTHING DONT GO HER WAY. I PAY 4 everything they need and want.• AFTER SHE ADOPTED THEM ON 3/9/21 SHE GOT WORSE AND DOESNT DO WHATS IN THEIR BEST INTEREST. I LOVE MY KIDS I JUST WANT THEM BACK.(I know for sure cps mishandled this case and i have evidence and can there b Con. Of. Int. With cps? If so examples thank you

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James L. Arrasmith
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: If you want to get your kids back, here are some steps you can consider. First, talk to your family law attorney. They can help you understand what to do in your specific unique situation. Collect any evidence that shows you've been involved in your kids' lives and that your mom isn't treating them well. It's also important to follow any required programs or counseling that the court asks you to do. You can ask the court for a custody evaluation, which will assess the well-being of your kids. If you believe your mom isn't the best guardian anymore, you can ask the court to change the custody arrangement.

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