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Contact the socialworker who is on the case and tell them you are willing.


You can petition the local probate and family court to be appointed the child's guardian. You should act as soon as possible.

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Q: How can a non relative of a child who has been taken by Child Protective Services get custody?
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What can you do to get custody of your son when the custodial parent spanked him way too hard and left a very bad bruise?

== == you report that to child protective services. if there is a visible bruise they will shelter the child with you the non custodial parent. that would be the time to petition family court for custody of the child because child protective services has already taken the child from him,it would be more likely that you will get it .


How is it legal for a judge to place a minor into protective custody with parents who abuse the child and almost killed the child?

It may be illegal for a judge to remove from a child from the parent's custody without a legal case. There are loopholes in the law, and unfortunately child protective services is an area where this happens all too often.


What do you have to do to get custody of your granddaughter while both of her parents are in jail?

I would get a lawyer and go to child protective services or social services in your area. The main thrust of the social services is to keep the child with family and as a grandparent you fit that.


Can you file for custody of your friends child if she left him with you for 3 months never came back and told you she didnt want him?

You can petition to be appointed the child's guardian. However, the situation should be reported to the authorities since the mother has abandoned her child. You should speak with an advocate at the family court, child protective services or an attorney who specializes in custody issues if possible.You can petition to be appointed the child's guardian. However, the situation should be reported to the authorities since the mother has abandoned her child. You should speak with an advocate at the family court, child protective services or an attorney who specializes in custody issues if possible.You can petition to be appointed the child's guardian. However, the situation should be reported to the authorities since the mother has abandoned her child. You should speak with an advocate at the family court, child protective services or an attorney who specializes in custody issues if possible.You can petition to be appointed the child's guardian. However, the situation should be reported to the authorities since the mother has abandoned her child. You should speak with an advocate at the family court, child protective services or an attorney who specializes in custody issues if possible.


How do you get legal rights to a child?

To get legal rights to a child, you must go through the court system. The child's parents must agree or you must go through child protective services to get custody.


Can a relative file for custody of a child?

Yes.


How can you learn more about the laws regarding child visitation and custody?

You can learn more about the laws surrounding child visitation and custody online at websites such as Jud, SVNetwork, and Nolo. You can also contact your local courthouse or child's protective services to inquire there as well.


What are the people called that take away kids from bad parents?

child protective services


Can a murder suspect have custody of child?

The very basic answer is yes. Being a suspect is not the same as being formally charged or found guilty. However, there can be a lot of variables. If a judge, family, or children's services feel the child is at risk, there is a chance that custody can be taken away, put in protective custody, or custody can be put on a supervised basis.


What can be done when the mother lies to the child protective services about what she has done to her child and child protective services believe her?

Acquire better evidence and keep making complaints.


Can a 17-year-old leave the custody of child protective services without permission when they graduate from high school?

No. No. When a minor has been placed in a foster or group home or is otherwise under the supervision of a state agency such as child protective services (CPS) permission is needed from the court for any change in the status of the minor.


How do you protect a 5 year old living with a drug dealer?

The best thing you can do is call CPS (Child Protective Services) and file a report with them. If you are related to the child you can try to obtain custody after CPS investigates.