What is an obvious sign that family and juvenile dependency courts have crossed the line?
The mandatory use of Our Family Wizard portrayed in the Netflix movie "Mile 22" which is streaming right now. ...
11
Nov
06
Nov
Why do Court Commissioners get to make judicial decisions in my family or juvenile dependency case?
It is sometimes to your advantage but it can also be a disadvantage to have a court commissioner decide your case instead of a judge. ...
05
Nov
Can’t I just use my own expert witness instead of a colluding one who will testify against me?
You can try, however, the vast majority of parents in California family courts are forced to use court appointed expert witnesses who are members of the Association of Family and...
04
Nov
Do I get a trial in 30 days if the State of California, or the other parent, tries to take my child?
The right to a speedy trial is found in both the United States Constitution and the California Constitution. However, this right only extends criminal courts and those courts don't...
02
Nov
Can a social worker enter my home alone or call the police and together enter it without a warrant?
Contrary to popular belief, the answer is absolutely. The 4th Amendment says we have a right “to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches...
31
Oct
Why are so many parents and grandparents complaining about social workers employed by CPS?
First of all, when a governmental agency, like CPS, stays the same in every state but changes its name over and over again, you can assume the same thing you...
29
Oct
I want to appeal the judge’s decision taking away my legal custody. Will I get my child back?
First of all, whenever you hear someone say they want to appeal, most likely the judge heard arguments, saw evidence from both sides, but decided the contested facts in the...
28
Oct
How to expose the ridiculous “facts” judges use against parents citing the child’s “Best Interest”?
Number One thing a parent must do in a family law case BEFORE a judge terminates your legal custody or parental rights (tpr) to your child is to ask for...
23
Oct
Can’t my teenager just emancipate and become a legal adult while still a minor?
Essentially there are three ways you can emancipate as a minor. If your parents or a judge grants you permission, you can get married (if your soon to be...
23
Oct
I have jury trial rights in regards to an eviction but not in regards to legal rights to my child?
That's right, in fact you need to waive them before your landlord can evict you and most renters waive those rights unknowingly. ...