Q: child was adjudicated dependent with consent i didnt affirm. can i modify to contested, new hearing, vacate, reconsider?
we appeared via zoom to the adjudicatory hearing. prior to my testimony & didnt consent on the record, we lost connection to the hearing. upon reconnection, the hearing was over and didnt know the outcome. i contacted my attorney and the case worker numerous times requesting the court order and when the next court date is. got the "family plan" not the court order from dfcs after 24 days was advised of the court date after 29 days, and my ex-attorney said to appear via zoom. 30 days later was the hearing, we appeared via zoom & judge ordered us into court immediately. after 70 minutes, the judge signed a removal order, & attorney withdrew. order said because we didnt come to court immediately, our demeanor, didnt start services, & because we didnt have our child assessed by "babies cant wait", she had concerns of the welfare of our child. the adjudicatory/disposition order was recorded nunc pro tunc 7 days after removal. what options do i have to reverse this and reunite?
A: You have an attorney. You should be discussing any issues you have with any orders and the outcome of your case with your attorney. Another attorney can't even represent you while you have a current attorney on record. Sit down with your attorney and discuss what happened in your case.
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