What Happens After CPS Removes My Child in California?
If your child was just taken by CPS, you need to know the legal timeline, your parental rights, and what to do immediately to protect your family.
Understanding WIC Section 300: Types of Abuse and Neglect in California
WIC Section 300 is the law CPS uses to take jurisdiction over your child. Learn what each subdivision means and how to defend against these allegations.
The Detention Hearing Explained: Your First Day in Dependency Court
The detention hearing happens within 48 hours of your child's removal. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and what outcomes are possible.
How to Get Your Child Back from CPS in California: Step-by-Step
A complete guide to the reunification process — from detention hearing to getting your child home. Every step, every timeline, every action you need to take.
Your Rights During a CPS Investigation: What DCFS Cannot Do
CPS is at your door. Do you have to let them in? Can they search your home? Know your constitutional rights during a DCFS investigation in California.
Jurisdiction and Disposition Hearings in California Dependency Court
Two of the most critical hearings in your dependency case. Learn what happens, what the court decides, and how to prepare your defense.
Understanding Reunification Services in California
Reunification services are your roadmap to getting your children back. Learn what your case plan requires and how to complete it successfully.
False CPS Allegations: How to Defend Yourself Against Unfounded Reports
Facing false CPS accusations? Learn how to defend yourself, gather evidence, and fight back against malicious or unfounded reports in California.
Can CPS Take My Child Without a Court Order? Emergency Removals Explained
Understand when CPS can and cannot remove your child without a judge's permission. Know the law on emergency removals and exigent circumstances.
How to Choose a Juvenile Dependency Attorney in California
Your choice of attorney can determine whether your family stays together. Learn what to look for and what questions to ask before hiring.
Family Court vs Dependency Court: Key Differences Explained
Two different courts, two different sets of rules. Understand how CPS changes the legal landscape and what to expect in dependency court.
What Is a Section 366.26 Hearing? Termination of Parental Rights
The 366.26 hearing is the permanent plan hearing where parental rights may be terminated. Understand the process and how to fight for your family.
What to Do in the First 24 Hours After DCFS Takes Your Child
The first 24 hours after removal are the most critical. Here are the 7 steps experienced dependency attorneys advise you to take immediately.
Can I Refuse a CPS Home Visit in California? Know Your Rights
Do you have to let CPS into your home? Learn your Fourth Amendment rights, when a warrant is required, and how to handle a CPS visit.
How Is Child Custody Determined in California?
Understand how California courts decide custody — the types, the factors judges weigh, and what you can do to protect your parental rights.
Divorce When CPS Is Involved: What California Parents Need to Know
Navigating divorce and a CPS investigation simultaneously? Learn how the two court systems interact and why you need an attorney who handles both.